Rick Sadowski: Namestnikov, Hutchinson acquired; Francouz No. 1 NHL star

best weekend of his life for Pavel Francouz 2 year deal and 2 goals allowed in 2 games

Enjoy the next few years, Avs fans. Sakic has done very well and the moves today are sneaky good.

I love the first trade and hate the second. There were much better options than a guy whos GAA is well over 3 this season.

Rick Sadowski: Namestnikov, Hutchinson acquired; Francouz No. 1 NHL star
- Rick Sadowski

Francouz is for real, hard to believe he signed such a deal. As he's completely adjusting to NA game at 29, I believe he will be even better. I guess he likes it here.

I have been following the guy for several years, he turned down millions of $ in Russia to come here, start from nothing and prove himself he can hang it with the best which he always dreamed of growing up .... Great story.
Keep it up Pavel.

Is Grubauer still the #1 goaltender when he comes back?

Is Grubauer still the #1 goaltender when he comes back?
- Scabeh

I think so, Bednar has been pushing him all year long to give him confidence. I don't think he's an answer long term though.
He's ok just not great.