Now we find out if the Avalanche is really serious about being a Stanley Cup contender, or if general manager Joe Sakic is content to play for next year. The NHL trade deadline is Feb. 24. As currently constructed, the Avs are just good enough to break your heart in the playoffs. His action (or inaction) will speak louder than words about what Sakic really thinks about this team. Anybody who watched the fireworks in Tampa Bay’s 4-3 overtime victory against Colorado Monday night at the Pepsi Center could see the Avs don’t have a goaltender who can carry them to a championship.