But before the postseason and the trade deadline comes training camp. And PTO season is upon us as names continue to get taken off the board by other teams. Here are some targets for the Avs to bring in on a camp invite.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: 5 Free Agents the Avalanche Should Target on a PTO<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Around The NHL<\/p>\n Montreal Hockey Now:\u00a0<\/strong>Lane Hutson was not invited to USA Hockey\u2019s orientation camp in late August ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. This in itself was surprising. But even more so when you see some of the other invites like young Alex Vlasic and Jackson LaCombe, and an older but less skilled Neal Pionk.<\/p>\n Hutson\u2019s father, Rob, who is a hockey coach himself, had some pretty strong remarks<\/a> about his son being left off that long list. Could playing for Canada someday be an option? Or is it simply just an empty threat.<\/p>\n New Jersey Hockey Now:\u00a0<\/strong>Teams the Devils could target<\/a> for a trade later in the season.<\/p>\n Florida Hockey Now: <\/strong>Where NHL Network has the Panthers<\/a> ranked going into the new season.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Hockey Now:\u00a0<\/strong>Are the Penguins one of the softer teams in the league? According to one study, yes. But they\u2019re among some pretty elite company.<\/a><\/p>\n
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