Lindgren logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Maple Leafs.
Before the NHL trade deadline on Friday at 1 p.m. MT, the Avalanche made major additions to their roster. The Avalanche front office, led by General Manager Chris MacFarland and President of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic, made four trades in less than a week.
Where Lindgren fits on the depth chart, and how he performs in what will likely be a different role than in New York, could be a case study for future player evaluation. Lindgren has spent most of his 5-on-5 ice time next to Adam Fox on New York’s top pairing, over the past several seasons.
Lindgren was the heart and soul of the defense, but general manager Chris Drury understood what needed to be done — and still does.
Colorado is adding defenseman Ryan Lindgren, along with depth forward Jimmy Vesey and prospect Hank Kempf, in a deal with the New York Rangers for Calvin de Haan, Juuso Parssinen, plus second- and fourth-round picks in the 2025 NHL draft.
The Blueshirts agreed to a trade Saturday to send defenseman Ryan Lindgren, forward Jimmy Vesey and the rights to unsigned 2021 draft pick Hank Kempf to the Avalanche in exchange for center Juuso Parssinen and veteran defenseman Calvin de Haan.
The New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche are no strangers to the trade market this season, and they paired up to make another deal on Saturday. The Rangers sent Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey to the Avalanche for Juuso Parssinen,
Longtime New York Rangers Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey are heading to the Colorado Avanche. The Rangers are trading Vesey and Lindgren to the Avs for a package including Juuso Pärssinen, Calvin de Haan and two draft picks, according to The Athletic's Peter Baugh first reported the full trade.
Defensemen Seth Jones and Ryan Lindgren and forward Gustav Nyquist were on the move as three Central Division teams got a jump on the NHL’s looming trade deadline.
The Colorado Avalanche acquired forwards Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey and the rights to defensive prospect Hank Kempf from the New York Rangers on Saturday.