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Centers of attention: Avalanche need Ryan Johansen, Ross Colton to fill critical roles behind Nathan MacKinnon

Stanley Cup contenders don’t often overhaul the center position quite like Colorado did this offseason, but the new guys could add more of what helped the club win a title in 2022.

CENTENNIAL, CO - SEPTEMBER 21: Colorado Avalanche center Ryan Johansen during training camp at the Family Sports Center in Centennial September 21, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
CENTENNIAL, CO – SEPTEMBER 21: Colorado Avalanche center Ryan Johansen during training camp at the Family Sports Center in Centennial September 21, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 25: Denver Post Avalanche writer Corey Masisak. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post)
By | cmasisak@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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For the Avalanche to reach their lofty goals, it will need trade additions Ryan Johansen and Ross Colton to fill critical roles behind Nathan MacKinnon at the center position.
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