Avalanche Targeting Top Six Forwards

The Avalanche’s GM Joe Sakic has six million dollars to upgrade the roster with two forwards — one for top-six impact, one for depth. Eeli Tolvanen, 27, offers offensive upside with 23-goal potential and versatility on both PP and PK, reminiscent of Sakic’s past successes with Nichushkin and Burakovsky. Oliver Bjorkstrand, 31, posted 12 goals and 32 points last season but has consistently scored 44-59 points before — drafted the same year as Nichushkin. Michael Bunting, 30, delivered a 60-point season with elite linemates in Toronto and still has that scoring touch, if a bit quieter lately. Jaden Schwartz, 34, offers stability and experience, though he’d add age. All four could fill middle-six roles and give the Avalanche the offensive spark they need as they finalize their roster. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/4d275a0323c843c9