AJ Haefele: “All due respect to the reporting work others are doing but it simply makes no sense for the Avs to add a defender at the trade deadline unless it’s a major upgrade. Not sure that guy is available this year on D. Avs have depth and youth there already. It’s a sticky wicket.”
Rumors from around the league
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Anaheim Ducks could be busy leading up the trade deadline as GM Bob Murray has plenty of options and are open to almost anything.