After injuries to their top two goaltenders derailed the Colorado Avalanche in the playoffs last year, they're loading up on depth in net in hopes of making a deep run this season.
Colorado acquired veteran goaltender Devan Dubynk from the San Jose Sharks on Saturday in exchange for defenseman Greg Pateryn and a fifth-round pick in the 2021 draft.
Dubnyk and March trade pickup Jonas Johansson give the NHL-leading Avalanche some insurance in net behind starter Philipp Grubauer, with their sights set on the Stanley Cup. “We saw last year how important goalie depth is in the playoffs,” coach Jared Bednar said. “To be able to acquire the two guys that we’ve acquired here recently, I think it just makes our team deeper and stronger.” Dubnyk, 34,