The Avalanche lost 3-2 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday at Ball Arena. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar scored for Colorado while Jonathan Drouin recorded a pair of assists.
Generally, at this time of the year, teams will start discussions with at least some of their pending free agents to get a sense of what they might be looking for.
NHL insider Frank Seravalli revealed today that the Winnipeg Jets are looking to add a very important forward at the trade deadline this year. The Jets have been one of the top teams in the NHL all season long this year.
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High marks for Connor Hellebuyck and Josh Morrissey, but where do the rest of the goaltending and defence stand halfway through the season?
HC Scott Arniel criticized himself and his players for their lacklustre effort against Utah HC on Monday. The Jets responded well against an excellent Avalanche team. Connor Hellebuyck turned away 25 of the 27 shots he faced, and MacKenzie Blackwood allowed three goals on 25 Jets shots.
In 2018, Winnipeg acquired Paul Stastny in an under-the-radar move (until it was announced) that helped push the Jets into the Western Conference Final. Last season, Sean Monahan became a Jet over a month before the actual deadline, with the Jets also adding Tyler Toffoli on deadline day.
The Jets GM gave a midseason address Tuesday in which he also spoke about Logan Stanley's role, plans for Winnipeg's UFAs and more.