Avalanche on pace for lowest point percentage in shootout era

All is not well in Denver.

The Colorado Avalanche, in fact, are on track to record the lowest point percentage since the adoption of the shootout following the 2005-06 lockout.

Through 45 games this season, Colorado has posted a record of 13-30-2, good for 28 points and a point percentage of .311. That's last among all 30 teams over the 12 seasons of the shootout era, according to NHL.com.

The shootout introduced a system wherein teams earn points for losing: two points go to a team that wins in regulation, overtime, or the shootout; one point to a team that loses in overtime or the shootout; and no points to a team that loses in regulation. More points, then, are being awarded on a nightly basis than prior to that lockout.

The 2013-14 and 2014-15 Buffalo Sabres are next lowest with point percentages of .317 and .329, respectively. Those teams were deep in the midst of a rebuild, with the latter roster seemingly constructed with the intent of making sure the club had the best possible chance of drafting at least Jack Eichel and hopefully Connor McDavid.

The current Avalanche squad wasn't exactly expected to contend for the Stanley Cup, but general manager Joe Sakic appeared to have assembled enough talent to at least challenge for a playoff spot under new head coach Jared Bednar.

Not even close.

On top of the lowly point percentage, the Avalanche are on pace to record the fourth-fewest goals per game while allowing the 15th-most goals against per game in the shootout era.

How long until Sakic decides to make a move?