The Avalanche pulled off the unthinkable at the last moment before the trade deadline. They then won in Dallas, completing an epic comeback. Also, a look at the trade deadline moves from around the league.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — March 7.

Colorado Hockey Now

One of the coolest days on the job in a long, long time. Friday was long, exhausting, and a roller coaster of emotions. But it was a blast.

The Avs pulled off the unthinkable after everybody thought the idea was dead. They traded for Nazem Kadri, and they got him right before the buzzer sounded on the 1 p.m. MT trade deadline.

Kadri went from thinking he wouldn’t be moved to suddenly being on a Zoom call with Avalanche media to discuss the trade within a few hours. Talk about an emotional shift.

On the ice, the Avs had a big game to play. They were facing the surging Dallas Stars, who had won 10 straight games, and were suddenly closing in on that top seed in the Central Division. But the Stars could not beat the resilient Avalanche.

With all the depth the Avalanche have, it was the top dogs and the resurgent power play that led the way.

Around The NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Evgeni Malkin was handed a lengthy suspension for slashing Rasmus Dahlin on Thursday.

Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers didn’t trade Rasmus Ristolainen. And they added another right-shot defenseman in the process.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings got their man, Justin Faulk, on trade deadline day. And they paid a hefty price for him.

Chicago Hockey Now: The Blackhawks traded their captain, giving him a chance to chase a Stanley Cup with his younger brother in Minnesota.

Vegas Hockey Now: The Avs got Nic Roy. The Golden Knights got their Nic Roy replacement.

Toronto Hockey Now: The Maple Leafs traded both Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton to teams in the Western Conference.

Carolina Hockey Now: The Hurricanes’ deadline was a dud. But the GM isn’t worried.

Forever Blueshirts: The Rangers sat Sam Carrick and Vincent Trocheck. They then traded Carrick. Is Trocheck next?