Tell It Avs It Is - EMERGENCY PODCAST - AVALANCHE ACQUIRE MATT NIETO AND RYAN MERKLEY

The Avalanche have made a trade, acquiring old friend Matt Nieto and Ryan Merkley from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Jacob MacDonald and Martin Kaut. Does Matt Nieto fill the depth need that the Avalanche have looked for all season long? After plenty of chances, Martin Kaut got the fresh start he was looking for, and so does Ryan Merkley coming to Colroado. How can Ryan Merkley come into his full potential in Colorado, and is he a fit here? Overall, is this trade a win for the Avs?

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