The Colorado Avalanche has traded for 10 players since late November, but only one had his own bed waiting for him.

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the organization has acquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Givani Smith.

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

The Colorado Avalanche has a re-tooled roster capable of winning the Stanley Cup, but the cost makes it a huge risk.

The Colorado Avalanche, in what seems to be their final trade of the season, have acquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward prospect Givani Smith.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Johnson is heading back to the Colorado Avalanche, where he spent 13 of his 17 NHL seasons, and where he won a Stanley Cup in 2022.

Johnson was acquired by Colorado from Philadelphia on Friday in exchange for Givani Smith, per RDS.ca.

The Avalanche are bringing back fan-favorite Erik Johnson, acquiring him from the Philadelphia Flyers for Givani Smith, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

Before the NHL trade deadline on Friday at 1 p.m. MT, the Avalanche made major additions to their roster. The Avalanche front office, led by General Manager Chris MacFarland and President of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic, made four trades in less than a week.