Avs Could Be In For Big Changes After Dismal Season

DENVER (AP) – Defenseman Erik Johnson neatly summed up the Colorado Avalanche’s dreary season.
“Not fun,” he said. “Don’t want to go through it again.”
Here’s how far the Avalanche tumbled: Their 48 points were the lowest in a full season since 1999-2000, when the expansion Atlanta Thrashers had 39. Colorado was pretty much out of the playoff race by Christmas.
Mark Barberio #45 of the Colorado Avalanche defends as Calvin Pickard #31 keeps track of