Avalanche news: Central Division trade deadline fallout

The Colorado Avalanche remain the top dogs in the Central Division despite attempts from rivals to keep pace.

Mar 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) scores a shootout goal against Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesWith the NHL trade deadline officially in the rearview, the fallout begins to take shape. For Avalanche fans, there’s no denying this trade deadline was a smashing success.

But because Colorado is the team that it is, other Central Division contenders did not fall asleep at the wheel. If anything, they did their best to keep up…