Deen’s Daily: Nylander Fined; Defenseman Traded; Toews Return Imminent

We have a defenseman off the board, as an intra-state trade was consummated late on Monday night. Also, William Nylander was fined, and it appears Devon Toews could be back in the lineup as early as Wednesday.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — January 27.

Colorado Hockey Now

Monday was a slow day for the Avs. They took the day off and remained in snowy and cold Toronto to practice ahead of a game in Ottawa. They begin a three-game stretch in four nights tomorrow, culminating in a battle against the Red Wings on Saturday afternoon.

In the meantime, the team sent down Isak Posch and Jack Ahcan. Posch was sent down because Scott Wedgewood is back with the team. Ahcan was sent down, likely because Devon Toews will be ready to play on Wednesday. We’ll have to wait and see.

In the meantime, here are two articles I wrote over the weekend. In case you missed them.

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Around The NHL

William Nylander: The Maple Leafs forward was fined for his gesture during the Avs game.

Toronto’s William Nylander has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for making an inappropriate gesture while in the press box during NHL Game #819.

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 26, 2026

Forever Blueshirts: The Rangers traded Carson Soucy, and he’s remaining in the Metropolitan Division. He’s not leaving the New York area.

Detroit Hockey Now: Simon Edvinsson might not be back soon. Not until after the Olympics.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Bryan Rust could be facing discipline for a hit on Brock Boeser.

Florida Hockey Now: The Panthers are still fighting for their playoff lives. They’re playing well enough on the road to keep up with ther race.

Chicago Hockey Now: The Blackhawks are trying Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar on the same line.