Aarif Deen
The Avalanche gave an update on Devon Toews and Gabriel Landeskog, and they were better than expected. The team lost its second consecutive game in regulation. Also, the Devils are a mess, and it might be time for a change.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — January 7.
Colorado Hockey Now
Head coach Jared Bednar gave an update on both Landeskog and Toews, and it wasn’t as bad as it initially seemed.
READ MORE: Avalanche’s Landeskog, Toews Both Out Week-to-Week
Still, Colorado will need to dig much deeper than it has over the past two games to overcome this recent stretch of adversity.
READ MORE: Postgame Wrap: Avalanche’s Road Trip Ends With Second Consecutive Loss
Around The NHL
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins terminated Egor Zemula’s contract, and he’s signed with Columbus. But the Pens also got good news on one of their injured star forwards, who is nearing a return.
Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers got a good win against Anaheim, but it came with a cost.
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils struggles don’t seem to be correcting themselves. Is Sheldon Keefe the right fit for this team?
Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings sent one of their first-round draft picks back to the AHL.
Chicago Hockey Now: The Blackhawks are progressing towards a return for Connor Bedard.