Avalanche, Penguins Swap Defenders in Surprise Move

As soon as the NHL roster freeze ended, the entire league picked up the phones. The Colorado Avalanche and the Pittsburgh Penguins are two teams jockeying for playoff position and appeared to be in the market for upgrades before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

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