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It's finally that time of year where the NHL collectively begins to look toward plans and moves for the upcoming 2020-21 season and naturally trade speculation follows. The Athletic ($) put up their trade board update which contained unsurprisingly Nikita Zadorov but also Erik Johnson. The Colorado Avalanche will have some decisions to make on how to shape their defense going forward but also get the most out of the assets they already hold.
Latest for @TheAthleticNHL: The NHL Trade Big Board
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) September 17, 2020
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Speaking of Zadorov, his second daughter was born on September 16th just as he arrived home from Edmonton. The Avalanche never disclosed Zadorov’s injury nor discussed his recovery but he clearly needed to get that arm taken care of.
Joonas Donskoi is back in Denver and helped out with the Avalanche’s annual GiveSPORTS equipment drive.
Gotta test the equipment, hey Joonas?#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/87CKW3dkg0
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 12, 2020
Mikko Rantanen showing off that hand-eye coordination with a tennis ball.
Mikko Rantanen with the service of the century.
— NHL (@NHL) September 17, 2020
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In other big news, it appears the World Junior Championship will proceed as scheduled this year over the holidays but will utilize the Edmonton bubble to help keep the participants safe.
The 2021 #WorldJuniors will be played in a bubble without spectators in Edmonton , in 2022 with fans in Edmonton & Red Deer. The World Juniors in Gothenburg will be moved to 2024. https://t.co/LIK2g8RYiG
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) September 17, 2020
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