Morning Flurries: Landeskog from the driver’s seat

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog joined Lauren Gardner for a game-day video interview filmed as he drove to Ball Arena. The conversation covered Landeskog's family life alongside driving stories. The roundup also highlighted a newly released teaser graphic showcasing the frosted blue theme of the Avalanche's upcoming Hometown Remix alternate jersey, which NHL teams are expected to debut on the ice starting in November.

In major league news, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for six assets, headlined by forward Dawson Mercer. The Devils are scheduled to visit Ball Arena on Wednesday, where Hellebuyck could potentially make his franchise debut. Additionally, the Avalanche announced they are adding a new team dog and seeking fan input for naming suggestions.