The Colorado Avalanche are heading into the NHL trade deadline with big questions after a frustrating loss. On this episode of Off Ice, Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley break down everything surrounding the Avs right now — from the game itself to the bigger picture decisions facing the front office. 🏒 We start with what went wrong last night, the strong play of Mackenzie Blackwood, the costly, and questionable, penalty on Cale Makar, and the continued impact of Martin Nečas. Then we zoom out to one of the biggest talking points around the team: the departure of Samuel Girard. What did Girard’s tenure in Colorado ultimately look like? Were we surprised the Avs moved him now? And where did his trade value realistically land? The conversation also turns toward what Colorado might do next — including early trade targets and the types of players that could fit this roster. We also discuss new addition Brett Kulak and what he brings that’s different from Girard, plus our early impressions...