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Rob Blake considered for Avalanche front office role, Wild lose Johansson

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Rob Blake considered for Avalanche front office role, Wild lose Johansson

Summary

The Colorado Avalanche had discussions with Rob Blake regarding a front office position before the recent departure of GM Chris MacFarland. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild announced that forward Marcus Johansson will leave the NHL to sign a one-year deal in Sweden after contributing 49 points in the season and four goals in the playoffs. Trade destinations for Dylan Larkin are speculated among teams, including the New Jersey Devils and the Florida Panthers. The Stanley Cup Final series is currently tied at 1-1, with Game 3 scheduled for June 6 at 6 pm MT.

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•Avalanche considered Blake for front office role before GM departure
•Wild's Marcus Johansson leaves NHL for Sweden
•Larkin's potential trade destinations include New Jersey and Florida
•Stanley Cup Final series tied at 1-1, Game 3 tonight

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Deen’s Daily: Rob Blake Almost Joined Avalanche Front Office; Wild Lose Key Forward; Where Larkin Could Land

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The Colorado Avalanche were reportedly considering a larger front office before their GM departed for Nashville. The Minnesota Wild are […] The post Deen’s Daily: Rob Blake Almost Joined Avalanche Front Office; Wild Lose Key Forward; Where Larkin Could Land appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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Carolina Hurricanes Colorado Avalanche Minnesota Wild Montreal Canadiens Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Hockey

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Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:00 PM
Deen’s Daily: Rob Blake Almost Joined Avalanche Front Office; Wild Lose Key Forward; Where Larkin Could Land
The Colorado Avalanche were reportedly considering a larger front office before their GM departed for Nashville. The Minnesota Wild are […] The post Deen’s Daily: Rob Blake Almost Joined Avalanche Front Office; Wild Lose Key Forward; Where Larkin Could Land appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.

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