Frei: The Avalanche just isn’t that good with current roster

The Avalanche’s problems? Slow starts, at the opening of games or periods. Spotty goaltending. Brain-lock mistakes, leading to odd-man rushes, and occasional spells of looking completely lost or disinterested in getting back to help out in the defensive zone. Lack of scoring, especially from those counted on to provide it.
And more — now including injuries.
With 59 games remaining after the Avalanche went 0-4-1 in the homestand that concluded with a 3-0 loss to Dallas, it’s con