Evan’s Daily: Avalanche Linked to Monahan, Makar Critical of Himself

The Colorado Avalanche continue to be linked to Canadiens forward Sean Monahan, and Cale Makar is critical of himself after his first game back.

That, and the latest NHL news and NHL trade rumors in your Colorado Hockey Now Evan’s Daily.

Colorado Hockey Now

Pierre Lebrun with TSN says the Avalanche are a “team to monitor” when it comes to Sean Monahan.

The Avalanche had their winning streak snapped in a loss to the lowly Anaheim Ducks.

After the game, Cale Makar was very critical of himself and his game in his first game back from injury.

Sam Girard once again was a bright spot, but the team continues to lose to bad teams.

National Hockey Now

Boston: In order to acquire Bo Horvat, the Bruins would need to trade a Brandon Carlo or Jake Debrusk. Do they want to do that?

Washington: Nicklas Backstrom was the hero in the shootout in the Capitals big win over the Penguins.

Florida: Carter Verhaeghe has exceeded all expectations for the Panthers.

San Jose: What could some of the interested teams offer for Timo Meier?

New York Islanders: Analysis the first two NHL games for Samuel Bolduc.

Vegas: The biggest problem for the Golden Knights right now is the health of Mark Stone, and they can’t do anything about it.

Montreal: What would the Canadiens be targeting from the Avalanche in return for Sean Monahan?

Detroit: Fans might disagree, but Dylan Larkin‘s agent is not alarmed by the negotiations.