The backbone of the Colorado Avalanche has been one of the best defense corps in the NHL, while goaltending has typically been at or near the top of the list of potential questions.
It’s a bit of a role reversal this offseason.
Colorado coach Jared Bednar can still begin his lineup card with two defense pairings that stack up with the league’s best, but who slots in behind them is to be determined. Meanwhile, the first two spots on the depth chart in net look quite secure, with only a depth addition behind them needed.
This is part two of a primer for what is an intriguing offseason for the Avalanche.