All Things Avs · Dec 28, 2022
Why early returns on Denis Malgin indicate another savvy Avalanche trade acquisition
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 21: Colorado Avalanche center Denis Malgin (81) skates the puck against Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) in the second period at Ball Arena December 21, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)Jared Bednar often knows very little about the players Colorado obtains in mid-season trades. It doesn’t concern him: As he puts it with a shrug, “I coach the players that they give me.”
Team executives will, however, ask the coach to review video from time to time before making a deal. That was the case with the Avalanche’s newest acquisition from the Maple Leafs.