Deen’s Daily: Avs Add Depth With Olofsson; USA Hockey Camp Snubs

The Avs signed another bottom six forward to shore up their depth. USA Hockey had a few intriguing names on their camp invite list. But which guys were snubbed? Also, the Red Wings decision to retire a legends number took way too long.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — August 20.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche entered August with way too many roster holes in the bottom six for them to start training camp without any new additions.

Earlier in the month, they brought back Joel Kiviranta, which made way too much sense given his chemistry and fit with the club. And on Wednesday, the team officially announced another signing in Victor Olofsson.

The left-shot goalscorer is a sniper on the power play.

READ MORE: Avalanche Sign Victor Olofsson to One-Year Contract

The Avs signed a college UFA earlier in the week as well. Information on that are below.

READ MORE: Avalanche Sign Defenseman Alex Gagne to Entry-Level Deal

Around The NHL

Detroit Hockey Now: I wrote yesterday about the Red Wings finally retiring No. 91 for Sergei Fedorov this upcoming season. But, fans are asking why it took so long. We sort of already know why, but nobody has really said it out loud.

Also, who should be next on the banner raising list for the Wings? I’d assume No. 13 and No. 40 are up there at some point.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Dan Kingerski assesses the Penguins offseason, and the concern-o-meter for the team heading into what should be a rough 2025-26 season.

Montreal Hockey Now: We’ve got Team USA snubs. First on the list: Lane Hutson.

San Jose Hockey Now: Given that guys like Frank Nazar were invited to camp, was Will Smith another snub by Team USA?