Deen’s Daily: Kane to Colorado?; Marner, Knights Beat Leafs Again; Shane Wright On the Move?

The Avalanche’s homestand came to an end with another bad loss. The latest rumor connects a winger to Colorado. Also, Mitch Marner and the Golden Knights swept their season series against the Toronto Maple Leafs

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — January 24.

Colorado Hockey Now

Let’s talk about this latest report from Kevin Weekes. Let’s talk about how Weekes has connected the Avs to probably one of the most hated players in this city.

Kane knocked Nazem Kadri out of the Western Conference Final in 2022 and nearly ended his tenure with the Avs. We all know how it ended with Kadri. The comeback, the game-winning goal, and the Stanley Cup. But we almost didn’t have any of that.

Anyway, apparently, the Avs are now one of the teams interested in Kane. And I’m not entirely sure why. Put all the historic stuff aside, Kane is making more than $5 million and is having a terrible season in Vancouver. Even with half his salary retained, it still doesn’t feel worth it. I imagine the Avs could do better.

The Dallas Stars also being interested is fascinating because, well, they offloaded Mason Marchment in the summer. Kane would play that pest role and probably do it well. With Tyler Seguin likely done for the year, Dallas has more salary cap wiggle room to afford a player like this. Colorado has more pressing needs. And that’s with me still believing the Avs are going to acquire a winger for the third line.

Per multiple sources, I’m told the @DallasStars and @Avalanche are among the likely destinations for @Canucks F Kane via potential trade. #HockeyX pic.twitter.com/HicMv0SB35

— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) January 23, 2026

On the ice, the Avalanche erased a two-goal deficit in the second period but had an epic meltdown in the third. They lost 7-3 to the Flyers despite entering the final frame tied 3-3.

That’s a wrap on their seven-game homestand.

READ MORE: Postgame Wrap: Blackwood’s Struggles, PP Issues Sink Avalanche in Homestand Finale

Around The NHL

Vegas Hockey Now: The Toronto Maple Leafs, man. They blew four different two-goal leads in Vegas in their first meeting against Mitch Marner. And in Toronto on Friday, they booed him during warm-ups only to give up the first goal on the first shot. They lost 6-3.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Somewhat of an unknown in the offseason, Dan Muse has shifted the Penguins positively in his first year as head coach.

Philly Hockey Now: The Kraken are looking for a fresh start for one of their high picks. Should the Flyers pursue Shane Wright?

Boston Hockey Now: How the Bruins helped turned their power play into a strength this season.