Deen’s Daily: Oilers Land Howard; Avs 3C Hole; Florida’s Stellar Offseason

The Lightning and Oilers pulled off a low-key trade. Things are quiet on the Avalanche front right now, but perhaps a reunion could be had with a former center? Also, a quick look around other team’s depth charts.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — July 9.

Colorado Hockey Now

Things are pretty quiet right now on the Avs front. It’s been a week since Brent Burns signed a one-year deal, with only a new assistant coach hired by the organization since then.

Read More: Avalanche Hire Dave Hakstol as Assistant Coach

Does that mean the Avs are done for the summer? Unlikely. Chris MacFarland has more work to do and admitted as much six days ago when he chatted with media. This summer’s free agency market wasn’t up to par with past years, which means a lot of teams that haven’t yet finished building their teams will need to make trades instead.

Here’s one target I’ve got my eye on. He’s familiar around here and still at an age where bringing him back would make sense if the salary retention is right. Click below. Share your thoughts.

Read More: Should the Avalanche Consider Bringing Back J.T. Compher? 

Around The NHL

Oilers Land Howard: The Tampa Bay Lightning have been shopping their 2022 first-round draft pick Isaac Howard for weeks. Howard is NHL ready and alerted the Lightning that he didn’t want to sign there. Now, he’s on his way to Edmonton in a one-for-one deal for prospect Sam O’Reilly. The Oilers instantly signed Howard to a three-year entry level contract as the young forward eyes a spot on the two-time defending Western Conference champions roster.

Philly Hockey Now: What should the Flyers do with Porter Martone? Is he ready for NHL action?

New Jersey Hockey Now: What the Devils current depth chart looks like.

Detroit Hockey Now: The top two picks from the 2007 NHL Entry Draft are teaming up in Detroit this season.

Florida Hockey Now: Five thoughts on the Panthers’ offseason so far. (I’ll give you a hint. It’s gone really, really well).