Former Colorado Avalanche failed experiment hangs up his skates

Oct 26, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Ryan Johansen (12) steps into the penalty box to serve a slashing penalty against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins shutout the Avalanche 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesBack in 2023, the Colorado Avalanche acquired Ryan Johansen from the Nashville Predators for Alex Galchenyuk. The hope was that Johansen would fill the second center spot on the roster following the departure of Nazem Kadri, who left in free agency to sign with the Calgary Flames.

At the time, Kadri priced himself out for the Avs, which was a move that had…