Chris MacFarland just had a dynamite trade deadline, reshaping his Colorado Avalanche in hopes of a long playoff run. It’s never too early to start thinking about next season, though.
Steve Conroy: Boston Bruins forward Pat Maroon was on the ice before the start of practice. NHL: Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland said on the DNVR Avalanche podcast that goaltender Pavel Francouz is unlikely to play in the NHL again because of a lower-body injury.
Chris MacFarland felt the stars on his Colorado Avalanche squad deserved to have him push his chips into the middle of the table, so he did exactly that last week, orchestrated four deals to load up his team heading into the playoffs.
On Friday, Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland was asked if they’ll continue to pursue NCAA free agents or European free agents to add to their system.
Chris MacFarland isn’t slowing down in his pursuit of making the Colorado Avalanche better prior to the NHL Trade Deadline. And he apparently likes making moves in quick succession.
DENVER — It was business as usual at Wednesday’s morning skate. Fighting for positioning in the Central Division and prepping for a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, the Avalanche suddenly saw two players sent out the door in a couple of massive trades to shake up the roster.