The Colorado Avalanche need help on defense — I don’t think anyone’s going to argue with that. The team could use a stud defenseman, a player who really makes a difference on the blueline.
As of right now, the Avalanche have Erik Johnson and Tyson Barrie as their best defensemen. However, as we’ve seen this season, that hasn’t really been enough. Granted Johnson has been out since December 3, with a broken fibula, but that hasn’t been the only part of Colorado’s defensive woes.
In a previous post, I outline how the Colorado Avalanche’s defense could improve.