The Olympics are already through the group stages. Here’s how the standings shook out. Also, assessing the Avalanche’s trade assets, Logan O’Connor’s status, and a potential landing spot for a top centerman on the market.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — February 16.
Colorado Hockey Now
Canada is the top seed after the preliminary round, with the U.S., Slovakia, and Finland also earning byes. The others begin their first-round elimination games on Tuesday.
Here’s how it breaks down for the five teams with Avalanche participants.
READ MORE: Where Things Stand For Avalanche Participants After Olympic Preliminaries
The NHL break ends in less than a week, and the Avalanche are expected to be active in the trade market. What assets do they have to move? Are they interested in moving a roster player?
I answer those and more in the third part of the February Mailbag.
READ MORE: Avalanche Mailbag 3.0: Avalanche’s Trade Assets; Will They Move Current Roster Players?
The fourth and final part of the Mailbag includes questions about top prospect Mikhail Gulyayev and the curious case of Logan O’Connor and his health status.
READ MORE: Avalanche Mailbag 4.0: The Plan For Gulyayev; Is O’Connor Going To Play This Year?
Around The NHL
Montreal Hockey Now: Juraj Slafkovsky leads the Olympics in scoring after the preliminary games.
Boston Hockey Now: The Bruins are still in the market for a centerman and could be a landing spot for one of the big fish on the market.
Forever Blueshirts: Two of the Rangers’ top guys were key pieces of a strong U.S. PK against Germany.
