Morning Flurries: Manson getting comfortable with the Avalanche

All Avalanche

• It was a big night for the Colorado Avalanche who swept the home-and-home series with the Pittsburgh Penguins. [Mile High Hockey]
• You may have heard that Bowen Byram is back and he impressed in his first game [Avalanche]
• Kurtis MacDermid received a two-year contract extension. [Mile High Hockey]
• A nice interview with Josh Manson on his transition to Avalanche defenseman.

Down Below

• Some new thinking on Hart Trophy candidacy where players aren’t punished for having strong teammates, just in time for the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs players to get consideration. [The Athletic]
• Still interested in the draft? A discussion on potential first rounders from scouts. [NHL]
• Former Avalanche prospect Justin Barron scored his first NHL with the Montreal Canadiens last night.