With the sting of another second round playoff elimination still lingering for the Colorado Avalanche and their fans, the team has to start looking towards the offseason. In what was the most unique season in NHL history, the Avalanche fell short of the expectations of some as Joe Sakic has built them into a team that entered the playoffs as a legitimate favorite for the Stanley Cup.
Now, it’s time for the front office to shift focus to an offseason that will be unlike any other we’ve ever seen. With the draft scheduled for early October and a (hopeful) December start date for next season, teams are not going to have as much time as usual to prepare their rosters.