Avalanche acquire Josh Manson from Anaheim Ducks

Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe Colorado Avalanche have begun their all in trade deadline push a week early, acquiring Defenseman Josh Manson from the Anaheim Ducks, in exchange for prospect Defenseman Drew Helleson, and a 2023 2nd Round pick, per Kevin Weekes of NHL Tonight. Anaheim will also retain 50% of the pending UFA’s $4.1m cap hit ($2,050,000).

Manson is a 30 year-old, Right Defenseman, who’s known for his physical play, and for defending his own blueline. In 8 seasons with the Ducks, Manson has compiled 113 goals in 453 games. He can jump into the play and chip in offense on occasion, having a 7 Goal 37 Point campaign in 2017-18, but don’t expect him to produce on…