Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Trade Options; Copp’s Season Ends; Penguins Collapse

Who could the Avalanche target before the trade deadline? What are some of the issues currently plaguing the team? Also, the Penguins got smashed by another rival. Can it get any worse?

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — February 26.

Colorado Hockey Now

Avalanche Trade Board version 3.0 is here! The Avs are desperate for depth scoring beyond their top-four producing forwards. Who could they be in the market for? I broke down several options in the long and informative trade board. We’re only nine days away from the deadline.

Colorado hosts the New Jersey Devils tonight to kick off a six-game homestand. What’s issues plague the Avs right now?

Catch the latest episode of my podcast, Rinkside with Aarif Deen — Season-Defining Homestand | February 25, 2025

Around the NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins got pummeled by cross-state rival Philadelphia on Tuesday. It can’t get any worse, can it?

Philadelphia Hockey Now: Speaking of Philly, which of their guys are close to a career milestone?

New Jersey Hockey Now: The Habs are reportedly driving a hard bargain on a center the Devils are interested in acquiring.

NYI Hockey Now: Scott Mayfield was a healthy scratch. Is there a trade incoming?

Detroit Hockey Now: Brutal news on the injury front, as Andrew Copp’s season is officially over.

Florida Hockey Now: How the Florida Panthers intend to replace Matthew Tkachuk.

Ottawa Senators: Which blueliner should be playing, Nikolas Matinpalo or Travis Hamonic?

San Jose Hockey Now: The Sharks are slowly learning that best isn’t enough to win games right now. Here’s why they still give it their all.