GM Chris MacFarland on Avs Big Moves after NHL Trade Deadline
Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland Press Conference after Huge NHL Trade Deadline Moves for Casey Mittelstadt from Buffalo Sabers & Sean Walker from Philidelphia for Ryan Johansen, Bo Byram, & 1st Round Pick. In a detailed press conference following the NHL trade deadline, Colorado Avalanche General Manager Chris MacFarland elaborated on the strategic trades that brought Casey Mittelstadt and Sean Walker to the team, in exchange for Ryan Johansen, Bo Byram, and a 1st round pick. MacFarland emphasized the difficult decision to trade away players like Kurtis McDermott, highlighting their contributions and the emotional weight of such choices. He discussed the rationale behind the trades, stressing the importance of improving the team in specific areas while navigating salary cap restrictions and the overall strategy aimed at enhancing the team’s competitiveness. MacFarland also touched on the adjustments new players must make and expressed optimism about their integration and impact on the team, underlining the trades as calculated moves to bolster the Avalanche’s roster for a strong playoff run and future seasons.
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Brilliant GM!
No Goalie!!! That could real bite them in the a$$.
Can’t say that he didnt see the obvious holes and didnt make moves to fill them up. Good job, well done. You can’t always get 100%, but getting 90% done at trade deadline is excellent