The Colorado Avalanche are preparing for the upcoming season with several significant questions hovering over the team. The uncertainty surrounding key players like captain Gabe Landeskog and power forward Valeri Nichushkin, who are currently not on the active roster, poses challenges for the franchise.
Additionally, the fate of star forward Mikko Rantanen also looms as he enters the final year of his contract. There are talks about whether he will extend before the season starts. The Avalanche's performance next season could depend heavily on these pivotal decisions and players in recovery.
With training camp opening soon, the Avalanche must also navigate the starting lineup and determine which players will step up in the absence of their stars.
