Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Home Cookin’; Small, Medium, and LARGE Trades; Blackhawks Disaster
The Colorado Avalanche kept their home win streak alive at Ball Arena tonight, continuing a strong run on home ice. It was also a day full of league-wide movement, featuring a modest trade, a mid-sized swap, and a blockbuster deal that dominates the headlines.
All of this and more in this edition of Deen’s Daily — December 13.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Avalanche have now claimed 10 consecutive home victories and are chasing the franchise’s 18-game home winning streak from the championship season of 2021-22. Tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators will push that pursuit forward.
Here’s a snapshot of their most recent matchup, Thursday’s win over Florida.
READ MORE: 10 Observations: Make That 10 Straight Wins At Home For the Avalanche https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/12/12/10-observations-make-that-10-straight-wins-at-home-for-the-avalanche/
Friday’s light optional skate offered a few notable updates from Jared Bednar about several rostered players.
READ MORE: The Latest on Kiviranta, O’Connor, and Solovyov https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/12/12/the-latest-on-kiviranta-oconnor-and-solovyov/
Around The NHL
Edmonton Adds a Blueliner: The smallest of the three Friday deals involved the Oilers adding defense depth with Spencer Stastney from Nashville. Nashville will need to shuffle its D corps tonight in light of the move, a decision that isn’t universally embraced.
PittsburghHockey Now notes that the Oilers also sent depth defenseman Brett Kulak to Pittsburgh as part of a notable two-team deal. In another surprising twist, Tristan Jarry is headed to the Penguins.
As part of the same trade, the Oilers reportedly dealt Stuart Skinner as well, which surprised many since the prevailing chatter suggested Edmonton hoped to balance salary for a Jarry/Skinner tandem.
What’s next for the Penguins? https://pittsburghhockeynow.com/kyle-dubas-explains-pittsburgh-penguins-trade-tristan-jarry-why-now-whats-next/
Minnesota Lands the Big Fish: The central drama escalates dramatically as the Minnesota Wild pulled off a blockbuster, sending two top players, an additional depth piece, and a first-round pick to acquire the superstar Quinn Hughes.
Yes, Quinn. Hughes. The full trade details send a bold message about Minnesota’s intent to push into elite contention.
READ MORE: Quinn Hughes Lands in Central Division With Minnesota https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/12/12/quinn-hughes-lands-in-central-division-with-minnesota/
Chicago Hockey Now: Worst-case scenario for the Blackhawks. And it involves Connor Bedard. https://chicagohockeynow.com/2025/12/12/chicago-blackhawks-st-louis-blues-bedard-injured-schenn-loss-final-seconds/
