Deen’s Daily: Rantanen Sends Avalanche Home — An Offseason of Questions Begins

Mikko Rantanen had a third-period hat trick to send the Avalanche home. Now begins an offseason of questions for Colorado.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — May 4.

Colorado Hockey Now

Well, that may have been the worst loss in Colorado Avalanche history. The Avs led 2-0 with just over 12 minutes remaining, but let in three goals in 8:15 to watch their season slip away.

They lost another Game 7. And they, because the superstar they traded away a hundred days ago, got the last laugh.

No moral victories now. The Avs are out in Round 1 and have an offseason to figure out what to do next. Who will be the general manager? Who will coach this team? Who will play second-line center? Those are just some of the things that might need to be answered in short order.

And most importantly, how in the world does this team build a roster to win after trading away Rantanen, only for him to end up back in your division?

Read More: History Lesson: The Avalanche Haven’t Won a Game 7 in 23 Years

Tonight’s Schedule

• Game 7: St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets (5 pm MT on TBS)

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