The Colorado Avalanche are the class of the toughest division in the NHL, one that's earned a very colorful nickname.

Overall, Winnipeg has dropped 16 of its last 22 games (6-14-2) and now finds itself tied for last place in the NHL standings alongside the Seattle Kraken, Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks.

In this week's notes, Elliotte Friedman writes about what Toronto's struggles could lead to if they don't climb back up the standings, why Quinn Hughes ended up in Minnesota, and much more.

The St. Louis Blues didn't play a game that impressed, but they played a game that won against the Winnipeg Jets.

Plus the red-hot Predators, the Devils' offense without Jack Hughes and why three-on-three hockey has slowed down.

For the first time since last year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets meet in a Wednesday night ...

The Minnesota Wild shook up the Central Division and Western Conference race by trading for star defenseman Quinn Hughes.