Lindgren was the heart and soul of the defense, but general manager Chris Drury understood what needed to be done — and still does.

Ryan Lindgren officially touched down in Denver and was practicing with the Colorado Avalanche just one day after being traded from the New York Rangers. It’s been a weird season for both Lindgren and the Rangers.

Ryan Lindgren was the key piece in a trade between the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon.