With free agent frenzy behind us, the Colorado Avalanche are still mourning the loss of long time member M.Green. Green was the heart and soul of the blue line, he put up great numbers every season, was rarely injured and helped wiercioch have the best season he has ever had last season helping colorado get to the conference finals. Green is someone that is very hard to replace and even though Colorado picked up Vet D man Zidlicky in the off season he is far past his prime and wont make up for the loss.

In addition Colorado sent top 6 forward Moulson to the Calgary flames in exchange for Starting Goaltender B.Holtby. This is not a reflection of Harding who has performed great the past few season after taking over the starting roll 2 season ago. This is a move for the future, Holtby had a terrible season in Calgary last season and is hoping for a fresh start with the avalanche.

The avalanche also picked up Vincour who is a good young forward, with the loss of Moulson Maroon will get a full time job with the big club, and Tarasenko will be relied on more this season, and after being injured for 3/4 of last season hopefully has something to prove this season.