Avalanche Quiet, But Questions Linger | Denver News

The Colorado Avalanche are flying under the radar this offseason while the NHL world explodes around them. With minimal moves—just a few depth tweaks—they’re saving their big roster upgrades for February. But don’t sleep on the drama: Cale Makar’s next contract looms large, with Joe Sakic promising no last-minute surprises this time. Meanwhile, Artturi Lehkonen’s uncertain future adds another layer of intrigue, especially with Valeri Nichushkin gone. And behind the scenes? Chris MacFarland’s exit to Nashville leaves Sakic juggling both GM and president duties, while the AHL Eagles face a coaching and roster overhaul. The Avs may be quiet now—but the pressure’s building. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/064c8525fb1441ca