What We Learned From the Avalanche and What I'm Hearing Ahead of Free Agency | Evan's Take

What we learned from the Avalanche and what I'm hearing ahead of free agency | Evan's take

After moving Miles Wood and Charlie Coyle, Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland has some wiggle room. With $8.95 million in cap space and some roster spots to fill, they'll have to make some moves to fill out the roster…

Chris MacFarland Ahead of Free Agency: ‘We’ll Look At Every Avenue’ to Improve Roster

There was one main difference in the demeanor of Chris MacFarland following the NHL Draft on Saturday compared to a year ago. The Avalanche’s general manager feels calm, and more comfortable with what he has to work with. He’s got clarity on the captain, all of his top forwards are healthy and available, and following a cap-clearing trade, he has cap space to maneuver with. What a difference a year makes. Especially as it pertains to Gabe Landes…