Deen’s Daily: Andersson Trade Coming?; Capitals Lose Before Trip to Colorado; Couturier Sounds Off

Rasmus Andersson’s name is heating up ahead of the Olympic trade freeze. Also, the Capitals lose again ahead of their trip to Denver, and Sean Couturier isn’t happy with the Flyers’ recent play.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — January 18.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche took the day off on Saturday, and so did I. At least aside from the usual ‘Daily.’

It feels like this is the part of the season where the team needs to tread water and get to the Olympic break. Sure, several of their guys are going to the Olympics, but it’ll still be a nice break for everyone.

The guys who aren’t going can rest and recharge, and they’ll benefit from it. And even the ones who will go are going to play a maximum of six games between Feb. 5 and Feb. 25. It’s intense hockey with a lot of travel and commitment. But it’ll still be a bit of a rest from the grind of the hockey season.

The Avs are practicing today. We’ll see where they’re at, and if they’re able to right some of those bad habits creeping into their game ahead of a matchup v.s. Washington on Monday.

Around The NHL

Rasmus Andersson: It sounds like Rasmus Andersson could be on the move as early as today. He played for Calgary yesterday and the way he soaked in those final moments after the buzzer sounded reminded me of Brock Nelson’s emotional last game with the Islanders before he was traded to Colorado.

Elliotte Friedman had an update on where things stand in his Saturday Headlines segment.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Charlie Coyle was the shootout hero for the Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh. That was something the Avs could’ve benefitted from had he not been traded.

Philly Hockey Now: Sean Couturier didn’t hold back on how he feels after an embarrassing sixth consecutive loss for the Flyers.

Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs won. But so did the Leafs and Bruins as the race in the Atlantic Division continues to intensify.

Florida Hockey Now: Florida rebounded from a brutal loss to the Rangers. They defeated the Caps 5-2. Now both Colorado and Washington are going to be itching for a rebound in Monday’s 2 p.m. matinee at Ball Arena.