Colorado Avalanche Projected Lineup And Salary Cap Situation

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Apr 10, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie (4) checks Vancouver Canucks forward Zack Kassian (9) during the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

DEFENSEMEN

Erik JohnsonTyson Barrie

Brad StuartNick Holden

Jan HejdaRyan Wilson

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This is still largely a no-name group and you won’t find any of these blueliners in the Norris Trophy conversation.  Barrie made a bit of a name for himself last season coming out of nowhere, while Johnson will probably never live up to being a first overall pick but is solid if not spectacular.   The Avs have just over $17.5M committed to its blue line.