Colorado Avalanche add Brannstrom and Kelly in Free Agency

   

The Avs continue a solid free agency with the signing of Erik Brannstrom as they gear up for development camp.

With nine picks made there are a lot of guys to talk about for the Colorado Avalanche including Ivan Nabokov and multiple DU players.

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With one day until the NHL Draft and Free Agency just a few days after that it is crunch time for any offseason planning left to do? What is on the docket for the Avs and how can they get it done?

The roster roast returns for possibly the final time as we are just one week away from NHL Free Agency. What signings and trades have the listeners cooked up and how interesting will Colorado’s roster get?

There are a number of free agents coming off of down years that the Avs could look toward for cheap options with high potential upside including players like Klingberg, and Vrana.

With a ride range of options available at pick 24 for the Avalanche a number of European players could be an option. Should they look to Europe or stick to drafting from North America?

Someone ranked above 24 is certain to drop to the Avs in the NHL draft but who will it be and does it make sense for the the Avs to take a potential faller like Chernyshov? 

With free agency rapidly approaching the Avs have at least one spot to fill on their defense. Which players make the most sense for Colorado?

With July first fast approaching what are the realistic fits for the Colorado Avalanche in free agency and how does Jonathan drouin fit into that picture?