Aarif Deen
The Avalanche lost another depth forward from this past season. Still, they remain an early Stanley Cup favorite. Also, another notable NHL trade was announced and the Toronto Maple Leafs made somewhat of an off-the-board hiring for their head coaching position.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — June 18.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Colorado Avalanche have another forward hole in their lineup to fill, aside from Ross Colton.
Despite the changes they’re making around the edges to their lineup, Colorado still boasts one of the more talented rosters in the league. That’s why they are, again, among the early season favorites for next year’s Stanley Cup.
Around The NHL
John Tortorella:
San Jose Hockey Now: The Sharks made their first trade to rebuild their blueline, acquiring Michael Kesselring from the Sabres. It makes me wonder what Buffalo is up to. Reminder that Kesselring is a RHD, similar to Colton Parayko, whom they tried to acquire at the trade deadline from St. Louis.
Toronto Hockey Now: The Maple Leafs have their new head coach! And it’s not any of the names that were publicly reported over the last few weeks.
Montreal Hockey Now: Juraj Slafkovsky took the next step in his evolution as an NHL player in 2025-26. Here’s how.
Boston Hockey Now: Speaking of RHD, there’s another RFA option the Bruins can consider on the trade market.
Forever Blueshirts: Vincent Trocheck changed agents amid rumors that the New York Rangers are shopping him. What comes next?