Colorado Avalanche trade deadline plans hinge on Olympics

The Colorado Avalanche's trade deadline plans likely hinge on what happens at the Olympics, especially if a dreaded outcome should occur.

Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game against the United States at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn ImagesThe Colorado Avalanche’s deadline plans likely hinge on what happens at the Olympics next month. While the outcome of the tourney has no bearing on Colorado, injuries could. The ice surface is questionable, despite reassurances otherwise.

The talk is that much of the venue for…