“Chris MacFarland keeps winning the long game in NHL free agency.
How does the Colorado Avalanche general manager do it?
In September 2022, he signed Evan Rodrigues from Pittsburgh on a one-year deal. Last month, MacFarland did it again, landing Tomas Tatar on a one-year contract from New Jersey. Both middle-six forward steals illustrate a defining characteristic of the Avalanche front office on the cusp of a new season.
Patience is a virtue.”
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Article by Kyle Fredrickson is not paywalled for those who would like to read more.
Waramp
I know if Landeskog called me, I’d do whatever he asked. Including signing a $1.5m contract.
yupkime
Should be no surprise as everyone at the NHL level has almost always won at every level growing up.
The worse would have to be those teams that are perpetually stuck in the middle with no plan or potential to get to the top. All that work every season and just spinning your wheels albeit getting paid well.
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“Chris MacFarland keeps winning the long game in NHL free agency.
How does the Colorado Avalanche general manager do it?
In September 2022, he signed Evan Rodrigues from Pittsburgh on a one-year deal. Last month, MacFarland did it again, landing Tomas Tatar on a one-year contract from New Jersey. Both middle-six forward steals illustrate a defining characteristic of the Avalanche front office on the cusp of a new season.
Patience is a virtue.”
​
Article by Kyle Fredrickson is not paywalled for those who would like to read more.
I know if Landeskog called me, I’d do whatever he asked. Including signing a $1.5m contract.
Should be no surprise as everyone at the NHL level has almost always won at every level growing up.
The worse would have to be those teams that are perpetually stuck in the middle with no plan or potential to get to the top. All that work every season and just spinning your wheels albeit getting paid well.