Aarif breaks down the feel-good story of trade deadline day, where the Avalanche acquired Erik Johnson, bringing him back to the place he called home for more than a decade. He discusses why the team went this route despite EJ being near the end of his career and no longer an everyday player. To close out the show, Aarif touches on Mikko Rantanen ending up with the Dallas Stars and signing a long-term extension with the Avs' division rival. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports.

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