The Colorado Avalanche made a splash at the 2026 NHL trade deadline by bringing back Nazem Kadri and adding Nic Roy and Brett Kulak, but how have those new pieces actually looked in Jared Bednar’s system so far? AJ Haefele & Rudo of the DNVR Avalanche podcast dive into Kadri’s early impact, Roy’s fit in Colorado’s cycle game, and why Kulak has already become a stabilizing force on the Avs blue line after the deadline. With injuries forcing players into bigger roles than expected, we break down what’s working, what still needs time, and why Colorado’s lineup could become even more dangerous when fully healthy.
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Playing centers as wingers is the problem, they look so discombobulated out there, put these guys back in their natural positions, right now, so they can get comfortable playing the position before the playoffs, don't wait until game 1 of the playoffs before putting them back there.
So amazed how wrong I was about Kadri. I thought it was a horrible decision but look how awesome he is doing. So shocked.