This is an unbelievably good move for the Avalanche, who cleared $7.75 million in cap space and could be unexpected players in free agency.

In need of salary cap space, the Colorado Avalanche created some Friday by trading Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets. In return, the Blue Jackets traded prospect forward Gavin Brindley, a 2025 third-round pick, and a conditional 2027 second-round pick to Colorado.

Charlie Coyle is on the move once again. The Colorado Avalanche announced Friday that they traded Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2025 third-round NHL Draft pick, a conditional 2027 second-round pick and forward Gavin Brindley.