Avalanche linked to a pair of Penguins veterans in shocking new offseason development
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In a surprising new development this offseason, the Colorado Avalanche have reportedly shown interest in a pair of veteran forwards from the Pittsburgh Penguins, sparking speculation about potential big moves.
The Avalanche are reportedly already interested in bolstering their bottom-six lineup ahead of opening night.
Avalanche linked to a pair of Penguins veterans.
Kevin Allen from Detroit Hockey Now writes that Sportsnet's latest instalment in their projecting likely trade destinations names the Avalanche among five potential spots for Pittsburgh forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell.
"The Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche and the Buffalo Sabres are the other four possible destinations." -Allen
Both players are connected to Colorado as the Avalanche seek to boost their secondary scoring. Rust tallied 31 goals last season, while Swedish forward Rakell contributed 35.
Here's what Sportsnet's Sonny Sachdeva had to say about the possibility of Pittsburgh dealing both Rust and Rakell before the start of next season.
«Neither forward figures to be a long-term solution for clubs hoping to bolster their offensive groups, each already over 30 and likely to slow down over the next few seasons. But both proved just last season that they can still hang, Rakell coming off a career-best 70-point season and Rust coming off a career-best 65-point season - both accomplished while playing for a woeful Penguins squad.» -Sachdeva
Logan O'Connor will miss the beginning of next season due to hip surgery. This opens up opportunities for Ross Colton, Jack Drury, and Parker Kelly. Additionally, fringe players such as Ivan Ivan, Matthew Steinburg, and Nikita Prishchepov are competing for roster spots.
Perhaps, bringing in a couple more NHL ready forwards will help this Avalanche team get to the next level.
Based on all the trade rumours surrounding the Avalanche, It seems like another move will likely be made by GM Chris MacFarland before the start of next season.
Source:
Detroit Hockey Now
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