Where Lindgren fits on the depth chart, and how he performs in what will likely be a different role than in New York, could be a case study for future player evaluation. Lindgren has spent most of his 5-on-5 ice time next to Adam Fox on New York’s top pairing, over the past several seasons.

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today the team has acquired defenseman Ryan Lindgren, forward Jimmy Vesey and the rights to defenseman Hank Kempf from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Calvin de Haan,

The Colorado Avalanche made another splash ahead of the NHL trade deadline, and the Central Division rival Minnesota Wild answered with their own addition two hours later. The Avalanche acquired defenseman Ryan Lindgren and winger Jimmy Vesey from the New York Rangers for a second- and a fourth-round pick,

Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson (25) and goalie Thatcher Demko (35) and the team celebrates their victory against the Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Arena.

NHL Trade Deadline creeps closer (March 7), the Colorado Avalanche are preparing for how to best navigate one of the busiest days on the league’s calendar.

You know a deal isn't working out when a player not even a year into being on his new team is already on the trade block again. While some expect the Hurricanes to move Mikko Rantanen again, the more likely mulligan that'll be requested is from the Avalanche and Sabres for their March 6,