The Colorado Avalanche have something to prove in the 2025-26 season after being eliminated in the 2024-25 postseason by the Dallas Stars. The team might have to rely on some younger players at some point. Or, they might have the luxury, if all things go well in players’ development.
One of the things that calling on a prospect would help is the team’s salary cap situation. Though it’s not an issue at this point in time—especially with the fact that Gabriel Landeskog will be on the ice and the team doesn’t have to wonder anymore—being able to call on some cheaper options isn’t a bad thing.