Trade deadline acquisitions Erik Johnson and Charlie Coyle spoke to Colorado media members prior to tonight's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Johnson, who was kept around as a veteran presence on the blue line, is getting reunited with Colorado for another playoff push.

Erik Johnson will get another shot with the Avalanche. The Flyers are sending the veteran defenseman to Colorado, where he won the 2022 Stanley Cup, a source confirmed Friday. In return, the Flyers are acquiring winger Givani Smith,

Both just traded, longtime Boston teammates Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo sat by each other on the plane ride to Colorado. One last heart-to-heart chat before going their separate ways. Coyle was dealt to Colorado at the trade deadline Friday while Carlo ended up with Toronto.