Lindgren was the heart and soul of the defense, but general manager Chris Drury understood what needed to be done — and still does.

Ryan Lindgren was the key piece in a trade between the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon.

Ryan Lindgren officially touched down in Denver and was practicing with the Colorado Avalanche just one day after being traded from the New York Rangers. It’s been a weird season for both Lindgren and the Rangers.