When healthy, we all know how talented the Avalanche are. Adding another top six forward would put them in Stanley Cup contention once again. The trouble is this team needs to get healthy so they can get into the playoffs. As it stands right now, Colorado holds the final wild card spot in the Western conference. However, there are multiple teams right behind them.
If the Avalanche made a trade for a big name now, that could alleviate some of the pressure on their forward group and help the team gain ground in the standings. So perhaps Colorado might pursue a big trade soon. It's something to keep an eye on.