GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 26: Brandon Saad #20 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates on the ice before the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 26, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Blackhawks 1-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Colorado Avalanche add a scoring winger in Brandon Saad, sending defender Nikita Zadorov to the Chicago Blackhawks in a 4-player deal.
Farewell, Big Z.
After relative silence, the Avs finally made their first major offseason move Saturday, saying goodbye to Nikita Zadorov, as well as Anton Lindholm, sending both defensemen to the Chicago Blackhawks.