Do the Avs get (Jonathan) Drouin signed soon? With Mikko Rantanen now gone, I'd be surprised if the Avalanche let Jonathan Drouin hit the open market. They have a little bit of money to work with ...

DENVER — Jonathan Drouin had two goals and an assist, Mackenzie Blackwood had 19 saves, and the Avalanche used a four-goal first period to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-0 on Friday night.

Jonathan Drouin had two goals and added an assist, Martin Necas scored his first goal with Colorado, and the Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-0 in Denver on Friday ...