First I need to mention an interview with Wojtek Wolski which can be found here. Check it out, it's a pretty good read. And while I'm in shilling mode, check out this site too.
Wolski mentions his roommate on the road is Jordan Leopold. Not to be the bearer of bad news, but you might need a new roomie pretty soon, Wojtek. With the trade deadline just around the corner, I'm going to go through where some notable Avalanche players might end up.
(In alphabetical order)

Destination: Colorado :(

The big problem with Clark is he'll stand to make 3.5 million dollars next year, a gross overpayment for a #4 defenseman who's scored 12 points in 60+ games.
Destination: LA Kings. It looks like the Kings are going to make a push for the playoffs, and could probably use an extra defenseman with Preissing out. With Gauthier and O'Donnell likely both departing via free agency, and 12+ million in cap space, the Kings can afford to take on Clark's salary next season.

Destination: LA Kings. He's got roots there and they could really use his leadership if they're making a playoff push.

Destination: Columbus. Yes, Boston is the answer everyone says, but I really won't be surprised if he goes to Columbus. Fedor Tyutin is having himself a nice little year, but who's kidding who here? They need more production from the blue line. My hypothesis (aka guess) is strengthened by the fact that Colorado and Columbus made a trade last season (which Columbus fans seem to forget).

Destination: Colorado. No one can afford the guy. If, and I mean if, he were moved, I bet it would be to Pittsburgh in a big deal involving Ryan Whitney. The Penguins have less money locked up than people think, and Ray Shero may see Smyth as the winger Crosby has so desperately needed (don't get me started).

Destination: Colorado. I can't see anyone taking this guy off our hands.
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