Avalanche rumors: Everything on the table at NHL trade deadline

The Colorado Avalanche could be just getting started wheeling and dealing and this year's NHL trade deadline, per a notable insider.

Feb 2, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns (84) calls out in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesThe Colorado Avalanche have just begun wheeling and dealing. Tuesday’s trade involving the Pittsburgh Penguins appears to have been just the beginning of another under-the-radar retooling.

But more than shipping out a bigger contract for a lighter one, the Avalanche have now opened the door for bigger deals. That’s precisely what insider…