Aarif Deen
The Colorado Avalanche lost a key front office piece. Ivar Stenberg became the first 2026 draft pick to sign his entry-level deal. Also, the Rangers might have more coming, the Devils still need a goalie, and Detroit is stuck in a weird place this offseason.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — July 3.
Colorado Hockey Now
Aside from a very important Cale Makar piece of business to get done, and maybe even Artturi Lehkonen, the Avalanche are likely going to have a quiet summer from here on out.
They did announce their Rookie Showcase schedule on Thursday.
We also learned that one of their key analytics guys has departed the organization to join Chris MacFarland in Nashville.
Around The NHL
New Jersey Hockey Now: Still without a true starter, the Devils added another goalie option — more of a third-stringer.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins are caught between two different offseason strategies. How will they complete their offseason?
San Jose Hockey Now: The Sharks have signed Ivar Stenberg to an entry-level deal.
Forever Blueshirts: Chris Drury is energized after making the moves he made over the last two weeks. Does he have more coming?
Detroit Hockey Now: There’s no question the Red Wings are stuck in a weird place. Uncertainty. That didn’t play a part in Viktor Arvidsson’s decision to sign there, however.
Boston Hockey Now: The Bruins bought back a familiar face to help their RHD depth.
Florida Hockey Now: Sergei Bobrovsky leaves the Panthers with several memories, and a lot of thanks from GM Bill Zito.