The Avalanche started their post-Olympic schedule on a high note. They also welcomed Brett Kulak to the lineup for the first time and early indications are positive. Also, a chat with Sidney Crosby, and comments from Macklin Celebrini about his Olympic experience.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — February 26.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Avs stormed out of the break with an impressive road victory against the Utah Mammoth.
It was also Brett Kulak’s debut, and he did not disappoint. Kulak led the team in one category while seemingly fitting in well in his first game with the Avalanche. Not bad for just one morning skate with his new teammates.
The Avs acquired Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday for Samuel Girard and a draft pick. Girard was falling out of favor with the emergence of Sam Malinski and needed a fresh start. The Penguins are going to give him that.
Around The NHL
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Sidney Crosby is out four weeks after sustaining an injury at the Olympics. He met with the media on Wednesday, and here’s what he had to say about Radko Gudas and the hit that knocked him out of the lineup for Team Canada.
Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings need help on the blueline, and there are four names so far that they’re connected to.
San Jose Hockey Now: Don’t expect Macklin Celebrini to get over the gold medal game loss anytime soon.
Forever Blueshirts: The Rangers can jumpstart their retool in a big way if they capitalize on Vincent Trocheck’s trade value now.