Avalanche trade McLeod to Predators for Girard

The Colorado Avalanche are beginning to sell.

The Avalanche announced Friday that the team has dealt forward Cody McLeod to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Felix Girard.

McLeod has appeared in 28 games with the Avalanche this season, scoring one goal. He has one year remaining on his contract, owning a $1.33 million cap hit.

FYI the Avs retain 40 percent of McLoed's salary/cap hit. He has another year on his deal next season at $1.33 M cap hit https://t.co/MqK2m0WJLf

- Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) January 13, 2017

Girard has spent the season with Milwaukee, the Predators' AHL affiliate. The 22-year-old has appeared in 35 games, tallying three goals and five assists. The Predators selected Girard 95th overall in 2013.

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