# The Avalanche Explored a Hellebuyck Trade. What Young Guns Could Step Up This Season?

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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: 2026-07-08T04:00:00+00:00
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Colorado Avalanche considered a blockbuster move for Connor Hellebuyck, eyeing a league-altering goalie upgrade that could have reshaped the Stanley Cup race. Could bringing the “world’s best goalie” to Denver have changed the Avalanche’s trajectory? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the rumors from Elliotte Friedman’s 32 Thoughts, exploring trade logistics, potential assets on the move, and how Hellebuyck in net might have meant no regression for Colorado. The hosts debate Mackenzie Blackwood’s place, Scott Wedgwood’s breakout season, and the Avalanche’s commitment to a modern goaltending tandem versus superstar contracts. Discussion shifts to Colorado’s youth movement: Can players like Gavin Brinley and Taylor Makar seize NHL roles in a “win-now” environment? Insightful takes on prospect opportunities, roster construction, and playoff implications make this a can’t-miss listen for fans tracking the Avalanche’s quest for hockey supremacy.

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