Some NHL executives and player agents told ESPN that they're frustrated by the impact that the new salary cap rules have had ahead of Friday's trade deadline.
The Avalanche became the first NHL team with 40 wins this season, defeating the Kings, who were playing their first game since firing coach Jim Hiller on Sunday and replacing him on an interim basis with D.J. Smith.
Vincent Trocheck said he has Western Conference clubs on his 12-team no-trade list and would prefer a destination close to the East Coast if he's dealt by the Rangers.