Avalanche’s Defense Puzzle Ahead

The Colorado Avalanche, despite falling short in the Western Conference Final, remain top contenders for the Stanley Cup next season—ranked 1 or 2 by sportsbooks. Led by stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, they’ve locked in most key players but face cap constraints. A recent trade for draft picks signals a focus on bolstering their defense, where four of eight top defenders are already signed—and the status of restricted free agent Jack Drury remains uncertain. With a talented core and strategic offseason moves looming, the Avs are poised to be a force again, but their defensive depth and cap management will be the real test. 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/415f21bb81a141b7