In the days and hours leadingup to the CMHL trade deadline the Colorado Avalanche consumated a mind blowing 13 deals. Most were of the minor variety but there were two that particularily stood out and should give this team and identity. 

As has been the case all season, the Colorado Avalanche are proving to be the biggest movers and shakers leading up to the trade deadline. With the March 26th deadline fast approaching the Colorado Avalanche decided to get to the dirty work a few days ealry pulling off 4 deals that change the dynamic of this club. 

Bringing in Mike Smith to tandem with Semyon varlamov can open a whole new set of options for the Avalanche. But it could also cause a rift between the two as both vye for ice time.

Quick look at the Ducks brightest young stars!

It's the middle of winter, the trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of an epic playoff race for 5th through 8th place in the East, with as many as 8 teams in the race still battling for 4 or 5 spots that are far from being decided.

But today we are focusing on what is happening outside of Toronto and the CMHL, and taking a in depth look at the Maple leafs have in the cupboards in terms of prospects and some young players on the farm.

The Eastern Conference All-Stars blitzed their Western Conference counterparts for 4 first period goals as they cruised to a 6-3 win the the 8th annual CMHL All-Star game in Raleigh, North Carolina today.

The 2011-12 S8 CMHL All-Star Game, being played at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina is coming quickly. 

The contest, which will feature the season's biggest stars in the CMHL, will be played February 6th.

The ICHF All-Stars will show off their skills earlier thae same day.

Whoever said you cant come home again must not have known the career of Michael Ryder. Ryder was acquired on Monday by the Colorado Avalanche along with a couple of late round picks for Chad Larose, Evgeny Grachev and minor league d man Jordan Henry. The deal marks the third tour of duty for Ryder in Denver.

The entire top line has vanished in Winnipeg after a sluggish start to the season. Bye bye to these 3 guys:

The Phoenix Coyotes made some changes to their lineup after GM Larouche was left angered after a 6 to 2 lose to the Buffalo Sabres.

Mikko Koivu, Derek Mackenzie and Mchael Frolik will be joining their new teammates today after they were acquired from the San Jose Sharks. Frolik will report directly to San Antonio.