Deen’s Daily: The Importance of Having Center Depth; Rumored Offer For Noah Dobson

Could the Avalanche be seeking more center depth just in case? Also, Noah Dobson is garnering a lot of interest and one Eastern Conference team is rumored to be making a big offer.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — June 22.

Colorado Hockey Now

What if, rather than trading Charlie Coyle, the Avs double down on center depth and have several natural centermen shift to the wing? It appears they had that thought process when they heavily targeted Jonathan Toews earlier in the week.

You can never have too many centers. Colorado tried to shift natural wingers like Ross Colton to center, but the transition is usually much easier the other way. They didn’t get Toews — he’s off to Winnipeg. But maybe another bottom six depth center makes more sense? I guess we’ll find out by July 1.

Read More: Necas for Peterka: Are the Avalanche Positioned for a Sneaky One-for-One Trade?

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Around The NHL

Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings are rumored to be making a big offer for Noah Dobson. Could a former Avs centerman be part of the package?

NYI Hockey Now: We’re five days away from the draft, and the Islanders selecting No. 1 overall for the first time in 25 years. This, and the Dobson rumors, are both huge steps in their build back to relevancy.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: It’s going to be a big week ahead for the Pens. Should they trade up in the draft?

Ottawa Hockey Now: The Sens are betting on talent with the extension they gave Fabian Zetterlund.

Chicago Hockey Now: T.J. Brodie cleared waivers. Next up: buyout.