Sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference isn't familiar territory for the Avalanche, as they could become sellers at the trade deadline for the first time since moving to Colorado.
It's been widely reported that the Avs are receiving interest for the likes of Ryan Smyth, Milan Hejduk, Jordan Leopold, Ian Laperriere and Ruslan Salei, to name a few.
Smyth and Hejduk have no-trade clauses in their respective contracts, but the belief is GM Francois Giguere is looking to shed some salary and could try to move either player.
The Denver Post reported this evening that the Avalanche is rumored to be close to a multi-player trade, with the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins being mentioned as a possible dance partner.
Sources tell TFP the Penguins are interested in Hejduk and could be willing to part with defenseman Ryan Whitney or center Jordan Staal.
However, one source recently told TFP there is a difference of opinions in Pittsburgh' upper management with regards to how to approach the upcoming trade deadline.
Penguins GM Ray Shero is not interested in overpaying for a top-line goal-scorer, while others within the organization believe the opposite and feel such an acquisition will push them back into the playoffs.
Boston, meanwhile, has reportedly spoken to the Avs about Leopold and forward Marek Svatos.
