We are now down to only two weeks before the NHL trade deadline. Most years, we’ve usually seen a trade of substance happen by now, but this year feels a little different. With the standings so tightly packed, there are a number of teams in the same boat as the Colorado Avalanche.
Expected to be sellers when the season started, the Avalanche are currently only two points out of a Wildcard spot in the Western Conference. The sit within a group of teams that are within striking distance of the playoffs but might be better off taking a step back with an eye towards the future - teams like the New York Rangers, and Anaheim Ducks also fall into this category.