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Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Have What Other Teams Want; Former Avs Forward Returns to Central Division

The Avs have a player teams are reportedly asking about. The Seattle Kraken made another trade, this time acquiring one of the Avs’ depth pieces from the 2022 Stanley Cup run. Also, teams are quickly filling out their coaching staffs.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — June 21.
Colorado Hockey Now
It appears the Avalanche have something other teams want. It’s something they didn’t have for many years but spent most of the winter stocking up on.
Center depth.
In my weekend column, I ask, should Colorado entertain offers for Charlie Coyle? Let me know what you think.
You can also check out two of my recent stories about the offseason ahead.
Read More: Necas for Peterka: Are the Avalanche Positioned for a Sneaky One-for-One Trade?
Read More: Offseason Musings: Rumors Galore — An Avalanche of Opportunities to Explore
Around The NHL
Burakovsky Finds a New Home: I was chatting with someone in the NHL circles on Friday and wondered if the Seattle Kraken might consider buying out Andre Burakovsky. Despite finally rebounding from two injury-riddles seasons, Burky’s production has taken a drastic dip. Rather than buying him out, Seattle managed to get out from his entire contract in a one-for-one trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. In return, the Kraken received Joe Veleno.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pens willed out their coaching staff this week. We already knew Nick Bonino was joining Nick Muse’s staff. But another big-name assistant coach with ample experience is heading there, too.
The Avs have to hire someone eventually, right?
Philly Hockey Now: Another team filled out its coaching staff. Any day now, Avs.
Montreal Hockey Now: Should the Habs make a run for Anthony Beauvillier?
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils aren’t qualifying one of their RFA centermen. Will he actually hit the market on July 1?
Chicago Hockey Now: We know the Kraken were trying to get out from under Burakovsky’s $5 million salary. But does this deal make sense for Chicago?