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Originally Posted by Swayze11

The Colorado Avalanche have been awful this season, so it was time for a shakeup. We made 2 trades within the last few days to hopefully change things up.

The first deal brought in a new backup goalie, Michal Neuvirth. Going to New Jersey is Johan Hedberg, Nick Sorensen and Cole Cassels.
We wanted to bring in a guy that we have been after for some time. We feel he is young enough where there is still starter potential.

The next trade was a major blockbuster. The Avalanche have shook up the core and brought in Kris Letang, Brent Burns and Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson. Going the other way is long time Avs Valterri Filppula, Dion Phaneuf and prospects Matt Dumba and Boone Jenner.
We wanted a change up front to bring in more grit and maybe it opens up the ice for guys like Spezza and Pavelski. Losing 2 bluechip prospects certainly sucks and that will determine who won/loss this deal in the long run but my window is closed and I need to make bigger bowel movements.

Thanks Chris and Grant for the deals.

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