Colorado's front office has already shown it isn't afraid to shake up the team, and trading its 2C would qualify.
Where Lindgren fits on the depth chart, and how he performs in what will likely be a different role than in New York, could be a case study for future player evaluation. Lindgren has spent most of his 5-on-5 ice time next to Adam Fox on New York’s top pairing, over the past several seasons.
Ryan Lindgren was the key piece in a trade between the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon.
There’s still time for the Avalanche to improve the roster, but the biggest issue right now needs an internal fix.
In one quick sequence, Colorado’s second line showed a combination ... guy — for anybody — but for guys like (Casey) Mittelstadt and Drouin. We’ve been missing that, and he made an impact.”
Jimmy Vesey’s and Ryan Lindgren’s first practice with the Avalanche was high energy but a little rough with the altitude adjustment. The two were traded from the New York Rangers on Saturday and hopped right into action on Sunday.
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in Denver on Wednesday night. Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O'Connor also scored for Colorado,
Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O’Connor added goals to help the Avalanche snap a two-game skid. Colorado scored three times in a 4:04 span in the third period to crack open a ...
Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves and the Avalanche offense came to life Wednesday night in a victory against the Devils at Ball Arena.
Nathan MacKinnon had two power-play goals and an assist, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 shots against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Wednesday night. Artturi Lehkonen,
Mackenzie Blackwood's 22 saves led the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils, regaining momentum. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, and contributions from Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O'Connor secured the win.