Getty The Colorado Avalanche pulled off one of the most masterful trades this season, one that has paid off handsomely.
The Colorado Avalanche had one target at this year’s NHL trade deadline: Depth. In particular, the Avs targeted defensive depth.
That aim led the Avs to make two deadline acquisitions for the blue line: Nick Blankenburg and Brett Kulak.
Kulak, in particular, was an interesting trade. The Avalanche sent fan-favorite Samuel Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for the former Edmonton Oilers’ rearguard. And the move has turned out to be a masterstroke by Chris MacFarland.
The rationale
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