Blake’s Avalanche Near-Miss, Wild’s Blow, Larkin’s Next Move

Colorado Hockey Now’s daily notebook has a little bit of everything, which is usually code for front-office smoke and roster pain. The biggest nugget is that Rob Blake apparently came close to joining the Avalanche brain trust, a reminder that NHL front offices are always one phone call and one awkward dinner away from chaos. Minnesota also takes a hit with a key forward on the move, and the Dylan Larkin chatter keeps percolating with teams quietly waiting to see who blinks first.