Colorado Avalanche Add Cap Space, Trade Coyle & Wood. The Decentralized Draft Needs Work.

Avalanche shake up roster with blockbuster trade. Is a major free agency splash on the horizon?   On today's episode of Locked on Avalanche, we break down the Colorado Avalanche's recent trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, analyzing the cap space implications and potential roster moves. We also dissect the Avs' 2025 NHL Draft selections, including newly acquired prospect Gavin Brinley, and offers insights on the team's draft strategy. We also critique the NHL's controversial decentralized draft format, proposing improvements for future events.   Tune in for expert analysis on how the Avalanche's offseason moves could reshape their Stanley Cup aspirations. Will Colorado's newfound cap flexibility lead to a game-changing free agent signing?   0:00 Avalanche free up cap space 5:37 Analyzing the Coyle and Wood trade 10:50 Gavin Brindley: Exciting prospect acquisition 18:52 Avalanche draft picks breakdown 24:36 NHL draft format changes and criticism 30:58 Suggestions to improve future NHL drafts 35:50 Outro: Teasing Sidney Crosby rumors   Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube   Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL     Follow on Twitter:   Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieli Kyle: https://twitter.com/ShaggyVonDoom Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche _______________________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)