Erik Johnson's new role is a perfect fit, and the Colorado Avalanche have a well-deserved break after a busy opening week.
The Avalanche had a packed schedule, with two road trips to L.A. and Buffalo, and two home games in between. A notable game was the shootout loss to the Sabres, which was followed by a quick turnaround.
The team is now enjoying over 72 hours between games, allowing them to work on areas for improvement after a successful 3-0-1 start.
Erik Johnson's new role is a perfect fit.
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