Big trade between the Colorado Avalanche and the Anaheim Ducks

In the case of the Avalanche, they get much needed help on defense as Samuel Girard will return to action in approximately one month. Josh Manson was one of the big fishes available on the trade market, and he will just upgrade that already stacked blue line for the Avalanche.

Colorado is going to be an absolute force during the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Buckle up: it's probably the first of many moves to come until the trade deadline...