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Colorado Avalanche: Who is Available to Buy at Deadline?

By Ross Kleppe

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 20: Members of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate after a win against the New York Rangers at the Pepsi Center on January 20, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Rangers 3-1. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 20: Members of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate after a win against the New York Rangers at the Pepsi Center on January 20, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Rangers 3-1. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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VANCOUVER, BC – JANUARY 23: Vancouver Canucks Left Wing Sven Baertschi (47) is congratulated at the players bench after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on January 23, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC – JANUARY 23: Vancouver Canucks Left Wing Sven Baertschi (47) is congratulated at the players bench after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on January 23, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

VANCOUVER CANUCKS

Low Price: Alex Biega – D

Alex Biega is nothing more than a quality depth defenseman. He’s only played in 25 games this season with 5 assists, but he’s a solid 7th option. He’s also a right-handed shot, and teams covet those types of defenseman. Biega is on an expiring deal, so no long term problems there either.

High Price: Thomas Vanek – LW

This guy just won’t go away. Every single time the trade deadline comes around, Vanek always seems to be on the block. He isn’t the 60-70 point-per-year player he was years ago, but he’s shown he still has a good deal of offensive upside (if played with the right center). His problem has always been he’s one of the most Jekyll & Hyde players of this generation. One game he’s quite literally invisible, the next he’s unstoppable. Even at 34 years old, it will still be a hefty price for any team who wants Vanek.

Next: Who Will Step up for MacKinnon?

The NHL trade deadline is February 26. Historically, the Colorado Avalanche have made at least a few moves. We’ll see what they come up with this year.

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