The Colorado Avalanche will try to avoid repeating their disappointing playoff exit of last season at the hands of the Seattle Kraken. To do so, general manager Chris MacFarland could try to get a former 40-goal scorer to reinforce his lineup. <h2>Colorado Avalanche Linked Ottawa Senators' Forward Vladimir Tarasenko in New Rumor</h2> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/379391.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> David Pagnotta from <i>The Fourth Period</i> revealed that the Avs were linked to Vladimir Tarasenko, who currently plays with the Ottawa Senators. <q>The Colorado Avalanche have been linked to Vladimir Tarasenko ahead of the deadline</q> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/379376.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> In 50 games this season, the Russian veteran has scored 15 goals and 22 assists in what has been an underwhelming season for the Senators. They had high expectations coming into this year, but completely fell short. Currenty dead last in the Atlantic Division, they will likely decide to sell players at the deadline and Vladimir Tarasenko could be one of them. There's no doubt that he would add significant depth to the Avs lineup. With all the talent packed on that team, Tarasenko would likely complete the team's top-six and add a lot of firepower to the powerplay. Do you think Tarasenko will be traded?