# Have the Early Off-Season Moves Changed the Outlook of the Central Division?

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Podcast: [Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533)
Published: 2026-07-03T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Central Division shake-up: Can the Chicago Blackhawks make a push as Utah Mammoth and Minnesota Wild make their own bold moves. Is the Colorado Avalanche’s grip on the division slipping? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down how the addition of Bowen Byram impacts Chicago’s roster, analyze Utah’s deepening center depth, and debate whether Minnesota’s savvy trade for Blake Coleman cements their playoff position. The hosts weigh Colorado Avalanche’s off-season adjustments and question if the Avalanche are truly still the team to beat in the Central. Plus, the show spotlights Alexander Ovechkin’s return to the Washington Capitals—could a storybook Stanley Cup run be in the cards? Roster changes, cap space battles, and playoff predictions—Locked On Avalanche covers every angle of the evolving NHL landscape.

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