Aarif Deen
The Avalanche’s front office was scouting the Calgary Flames game in Anaheim. Does it mean anything? The Red Wings are looking to make a splash and a Vancouver Canucks star might be their big target. Also, Igor Shesterkin had a funny quote when asked about the New York Rangers retool.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — March 2.
Colorado Hockey Now
Eric Francis, a reporter out in Calgary, tweeted on Sunday that the Avalanche’s entire front office was at the Calgary Flames at Anaheim Ducks game. This includes Chris MacFarland, Kevin McDonald, and Andrew Cogliano. Which is interesting.
On one hand, it could simply be because the Avs are in L.A. tonight and Anaheim tomorrow. On the other hand, they might be working on something geared towards the trade deadline. Hockey men going to hockey games isn’t always a story. But having the whole group there could mean something.
The deadline is creeping up quickly. We’ll have to wait and see if this means anything.
Around The NHL
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: No Crosby, no problem. The Penguins shut out the Vegas Golden Knights and continue to remain well in a playoff spot as the trade deadline nears.
Detroit Hockey Now: We’ve all seen and read the rumors by now. The Red Wings wanted Quinn Hughes but couldn’t make a trade work. How about Elias Pettersson?
Florida Hockey Now: Matthew Schaefer has reached the 20-goal mark as a rookie defenseman. He’s up to five goals in his last five games after getting two against Florida.
Chicago Hockey Now: It was a career first for Arvid Soderblom on Sunday.
Forever Blueshirts: Igor Shesterkin with the cheeky quote of the year for New York Rangers.