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Avalanche trade rumors heat up as cap space dwindles. Which players are on the chopping block? On today's episode of Locked on Avalanche we dissect potential trades for the Colorado Avalanche, ranking candidates based on contract value and team needs. The duo evaluates Sam Girard's trade likelihood, debates Martin Necas' future with the team, and grades Sam Malinski's season performance. Key discussions include the Avs' tight salary cap situation, Miles Wood's contract implications, and Josh Manson's trade potential. Will Necas prove his worth alongside Nathan MacKinnon? Can Malinski secure a second-line pairing role? Tune in for expert analysis on the Avalanche's roster moves and playoff aspirations. 0:00 Intro: Players likely to be traded from Avalanche 5:08 Top 5 players most likely to be traded 10:29 Miles Wood and Sam Girard trade possibilities 15:16 What Nichushkin needs to do next season 21:01 Nichushkin's potential on top line with MacKinnon 26:29 Sam Malinski's performance grade and potential 32:45 Debate over Malinski's development and future role Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow on Twitter: Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieli Kyle: https://twitter.com/ShaggyVonDoom Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche ____________________________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.