The first major deal of the NHL trade deadline has struck, as Penguins defenceman Brett Kulak is sent to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenceman Sam Girard and a second-round pick. The Avalanche were looking to free up cap space and get bigger on defence, and Brett Kulak solves both of those issues. With Kulak carrying a $2.75M cap hit, the Avs gain much-needed flexibility moving Girard’s $5M contract that takes him through the end of next season. Look for Colorad