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Colorado is an interesting one for me in regards to Backlund and Lindholm.

I was floored that they didn't address their number 2 centre position this year at the deadline. You could tell they really missed Kadri.

Landeskog is a bit of a wildcard because he's such a big part of the team, but it may be wise to attempt to move on without him. Or at least structure their team so that there isn't a gaping hole when he's injured.

With McKinnon, Rantanen, Makar they are absolutely in a window to win now. But is Sakic going to be patient with his young players?

Many of the traditionally top teams in the league are kind of going through an identity crises. Boston isn't getting younger, Washington and Pittsburgh are getting closer to a rebuild. Is Florida truly the next top team in the east, or did they catch fire in a bottle? Aside from Vegas, many of the "top" teams in the west aren't really that great.

There is a real opportunity for Colorado to be a true powerhouse for a few years. Interesting to see what they do.