The Avalanche started their road trip on the right foot and Devon Toews was yet again a key offensive contributor. In Winnipeg, the Jets defeated New Jersey even though Connor Hellebuyck didn’t play. Two of the guys they got for their old goalie played big parts in it. Also, another top player is reportedly looking for a fresh start elsewhere.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — November 11.

Avalanche lines: projected lineup and starting goalie →

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche had a good game on the road, something they definitely want to build on as the road trip continues. Among the leaders in Toronto was Devon Toews, who continues to play at an offensive pace that could shatter his career bests.

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Toews wasn’t the only veteran to step up. Colorado got contributions from several other seasoned vets on the roster.

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Around The NHL

New Jersey Hockey Now: Connor Hellebuyck cowardly ducked the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night and that’s an opinion I will stand by forever. I don’t care if Devils fans, media, or their front office feel Hellebuyck doesn’t owe the Jets closure or a night to boo him. He skipped a game that most competitive athletes would’ve wanted to play in. He had the power to put his hand up and say he’s playing regardless of what the Devils’ front office or coaching staff decided.

Regardless, it’s just going to drag on for another year now. But in the first meeting since the trade, with Hellebuyck serving as backup, the Devils lost to Nico Daws and Dawson Mercer, both of whom were key pieces in the Jets’ 4-2 win. So much for that whole “reduction in expected win probability” nonsense, eh?

Philly Hockey Now: Just another day in the NHL these days. Another star player has reportedly thought about asking out of his current situation. Young forward Matvei Michkov, who isn’t quite the same level of star as Nikita Kucherov, Dylan Larkin, or even Simon Edvinsson, might be looking for a fresh start. And honestly, I don’t blame him.

Montreal Hockey Now: Jacob Fowler shone for the Habs with Carey Price in the building. But the Minnesota Wild still came out on top in OT.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings continue to fall apart as they desperately search for scoring help in a season that has been a nightmare since before it even began.

Chicago Hockey Now: It doesn’t appear that the Blackhawks are set on making a coaching change anytime soon.