Where do the top six teams in the West stand after the trade deadline? The Denver Post reached out to 18 media members around the continent for a quick straw poll.
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon greets teammate Cale Makar after Makar scored against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman skates past at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, March 06, 2024. A few weeks ago, there were defined tiers in the NHL’s Western Conference, with six teams at the top as clear-cut contenders to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
The Avalanche, by virtue of trading Tomas Tatar earlier this season and then Kurtis MacDermid just before the dealing frenzy took off, found enough financial flexibility to add four new potential regulars to the lineup, the most from this six-pack of contenders. Our voting group included beat writers and national insiders. The votes were added up and averaged, with lowest score winning.
The Predators deserve a mention as a potential spoiler. While they traded Trenin to the Avs in a “seller” move, they also added forwards Jason Zucker and Anthony Beauvillier in cheap deals to backfill and are one of the hottest teams in the league. Nashville’s lineup doesn’t match up body-for-body with these clubs, but the Predators have a star at every position and are 11-0-2 in the past month.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Avalanche Journal: What are some options for Colorado before the trade deadline?What are some trade deadline options for the Avs, who are limited both by the financial restrictions of being above the cap ceiling but also because their collection of assets is not as strong as s…
Read more »
Avalanche expert’s death shows dangers of backcountry skiingAn avalanche forecaster was killed in an avalanche while skiing in Oregon last week, authorities said.
Read more »
North West Announces Debut Album ‘Elementary School Dropout’ at Kanye West’s ‘Vultures’ EventNorth West revealed she's working on her debut album 'Elementary School Dropout.' Watch the announcement
Read more »
Man shot in head in Manhattan recording studioThe shooting happened in The Music Building, between West 38th Street and West 39th Street.
Read more »
Part of Johnson Road West in west Mobile County to close while roundabout installedJohnson Road West just south of Jeff Hamilton Road in west Mobile County will be closed to through-traffic beginning Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, for the construction of a roundabout.
Read more »