Deen’s Daily: Avs Trade Board; Marner Beats Leafs; Still Waiting on Tkachuk

The first edition of the CHN Avalanche Trade Board is here. Mitch Marner took on the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time and it was an entertaining ending. Also, the Olympics are less than a month away and we’re still waiting on the return of Matthew Tkachuk for the Florida Panthers.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — January 16.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche are back on the ice this evening against the Nashville Predators. And the expectation is that Mackenzie Blackwood will be back in goal for the first time since Dec. 31.

Goaltending is not an issue for the Avs this year. But there are other parts of the roster that could use some tinkering before the March 6 trade deadline.

Yesterday, I revealed the first edition of the 2026 CHN Avs Trade Board.

READ MORE: NHL Trade Deadline 2026: Avalanche Trade Board

Around The NHL

Vegas Hockey Now: Mitch Marner went into his first game against the Leafs in Vegas before playing in Toronto next week. The result was in his favor in an epic comeback victory for the Golden Knights.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Have you ever seen an NHL team post a job listing for an assistant coach position? The Penguins did. And here’s why. 

Florida Hockey Now: I feel like we’ve been saying this for weeks now, but Matthew Tkachuk is getting oh so close to returning.

Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers are going to need more from Samuel Ersson given the recent injury to Dan Vladar.

Chicago Hockey Now: The Blackhawks have a lot of goalies vying for ive time. What will they do with Drew Commesso?