The Avalanche have made their move at center, acquiring Ryan Johansen from the Nashville Predators in exchange for the signing rights to Alex Galchenyuk. The Predators are also retaining 50% of Johansen's contract, giving the Avs a cheap center option for two years while giving up as close to nothing as possible in return. How can Johansen fit into the Avalanche's system? What's a reasonable expectation for Johansen? Can he really be a second line center in Colorado?What other moves can the Avs make?

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