The NHL Trade Deadline is scheduled for March 3rd, but that didn't stop the Colorado Avalanche from getting a jump on things. Tonight the Avalanche came to an agreement with the San Jose Sharks to complete a 4 player deal.
This deal will give Ryan Merkley the fresh start he has asked for and returns Matt Neito to the Avalanche. The deal will hopefully give the Avalanche the push they need to try and bridge the gap to push for the playoffs. Currently the Avalanche sit outside of a playoff position and need to right the ship before they find themselves missing the playoffs entirely.
