Trade deadline acquisitions Erik Johnson and Charlie Coyle spoke to Colorado media members prior to tonight's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Colorado Avalanche (38-24-2) close out their six-game homestand against the Chicago Blackhawks (20-35-9). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. MT. READ MORE: The Avalanche’s Center Depth is a Problem — And That’s Bad News for the NHL (+) The Avalanche are looking for perfection at Ball Arena.
Both just traded, longtime Boston teammates Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo sat by each other on the plane ride to Colorado. One last heart-to-heart chat before going their separate ways. Coyle was dealt to Colorado at the trade deadline Friday while Carlo ended up with Toronto.
On NHL Trade Deadline day, the Colorado Avalanche were anything but quiet, as they picked up where they left off after acquiring Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders last night during their game against the San Jose Sharks.
Oh, and MacFarland wasn't done, shoring up Colorado's lineup down the middle with Charlie Coyle and deepening the blue line by bringing back Erik Johnson. The arms race heated up in the Central ...