Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Might Debut New Defenseman; Malinski Getting Healthier; Bednar Praises Vegas Golden Knights

The Colorado Avalanche had a new face at practice on Sunday. What does it mean for future lineup decisions? Sam Malinski is also getting healthier after missing two games. Also, Jared Bednar had nothing but good things to say about the Vegas Golden Knights.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — May 18.

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It looks like the Avalanche might try using another defenseman as the No. 7 option if any injuries hit the main group of six. At least that’s what Bednar hinted at. You can read more about that, and Malinski’s status, below.

Bednar was very complimentary of what the Golden Knights are doing. He’s not looking at them as the team that won only 39 games in the regular season. Here’s why.

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