Defensemen Seth Jones and Ryan Lindgren and forward Gustav Nyquist were on the move on Saturday as three Central Division teams got a jump on the NHL’s looming trade deadline. The Colorado Avalanche got the ball rolling with another splash by acquiring Lindgren and winger Jimmy Vesey in a trade with the New York Rangers.

Defensemen Seth Jones and Ryan Lindgren and forward Gustav Nyquist were on the move as three Central Division teams got a jump on the NHL’s looming trade deadline.

On Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche acquired Ryan Lindgren from New York as the Rangers sell during a playoff race. Meanwhile, Minnesota acquired Gustav Nyquist for the second time. Scout Jason Bukala breaks down both deals.