The Colorado Avalanche faced a challenging end to their playoff run, bowing out to the Dallas Stars in the first round after a hard-fought seven-game series. This outcome has prompted the front office to reassess their roster and aim for improvement this offseason. With a solid core still in place, the team is looking to add key contributors to enhance their chances of returning to championship contention, especially after trading away star player Mikko Rantanen.

Despite a quiet start to the offseason, NHL insider Chris Johnston suggests the Avalanche may still be active in the trade market. Colorado struggled defensively in the postseason, and with rumors swirling around star Martin Nečas, the Avalanche may look to bolster their blue line to ensure they remain competitive next season.