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• Open Thread: Colorado at Dallas (7:00 p.m.)

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images It’s an Avalanche game day! It’s an Avalanche game day! After the Colorado Avalanche were turned aside by the Dallas Stars in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last spring, the Avs and Stars will meet for the first time this season. With both teams coming into this contest with disastrous performances in the re...2024
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 17, Jake Bird

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Iron Man did improve down the stretch, but it might’ve been too late Welcome to the 2024 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2024. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing prin...2024
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• DRB Prospect Review: #22 Joe Rock

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Joe Rock proved himself to be a durable starting pitcher Over the offseason, the Draybay community takes part in an exercise in which we compile a list of 30 prospects in the Rays system based on popular vote. Now that the 2024 season has concluded, we can look back at these rankings and see how each individual player per...2024
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• Beating the Jets will require a complete team effort on Sunday

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Broncos’ offense will have to get better at scoring in the red zone, and the defense will have to prevent too many options for Aaron Rodgers. While the Broncos have been enjoying team life at a resort in West Virginia (and Denver media are clearly interested in asking a lot of questions about the accommodations), ther...2024
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• Horse Tracks: Lewis Hamilton’s F1 win is a good lesson for Broncos Country

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Never count out a proven winner. Good morning, Broncos Country! [editor’s note: Before you are tempted to jump down to the comments and write something about what a stupid topic this is for a Broncos site, let me stop you and appeal to your kinder, smarter self who should not complain to underpaid bloggers in July that th...2024
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• Breaking down the 2024-25 Avalanche schedule

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The fun begins October 9th! With a free day between the opening of the 2024-25 new league year and the start of Colorado Avalanche development camp the NHL decided to release the regular season schedule for the upcoming season. This usually happens before the draft but the NHL had a lot going on last week. The preseason ...2024
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• Open Thread: Colorado at Dallas (7:00 p.m.)
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 17, Jake Bird
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• DRB Prospect Review: #22 Joe Rock
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• Beating the Jets will require a complete team effort on Sunday
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• Broncos’ greatest players of all-time: #31, Trevor Pryce

Photo By Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images A fan favorite who started his career with back-to-back Super Bowl’s. In 1997 the Denver Broncos were coming off one of the most disappointing playoff losses in team history. In the draft that year they would have the 28th pick and use it on a defensive tackle. That DT would go on to be one of the best defensive players in Broncos histo...2024
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• Broncos roster review: Edge rusher Nik Bonitto

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Nik Bonitto enters his third year with the Denver Broncos. What should fans expect from him in 2024? Filling the shoes of a legend like Von Miller is no easy task, but when the Denver Broncos selected Nik Bonitto in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, they hoped he could be a difference maker for their defense. Miller...2024
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• Game Five Preview: Avalanche on the brink of elimination

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Down 3-1, Colorado’s season could end tonight in Dallas. This could be it. The season is on the line, and this Colorado Avalanche team shouldn’t have any more surprises in store - they just have to win Game Five in Dallas to keep their season alive. Game Four was surrounded by chaos, with Val Nichushkin’s personal strug...2024
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• Game Two Recap: Avs can’t come back for second straight game

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Can’t always rely on the comeback for Colorado. It’s tough trying to get out of your own grave that you’re digging. That was the message for the Colorado Avalanche in Game Two against the Dallas Stars, as they got themselves into a hole they couldn’t get themselves out of. They went down 4-0 and couldn’t make it all the w...2024
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• Horse Tracks: Broncos may need to reinvent themselves to capitalize on the type of talent coming in this year’s draft

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Will the Broncos march to the beat of their own drum or change to match the evolution of the players coming out of college? I highly recommend today’s lead-off article in NFL News below. It provides interesting insights into the development of the modern players coming from college into the NFL landscape. We’re looking a...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Breaking down the minor league Opening Day rosters

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Are you burdened with the overhanging dread that is a 162 MLB season in Colorado? Do you have a gaping hole in your life begging to be filled with a love of baseball again? Do you suffer from IRS (Irritable Rockies Syndrom)? Well, lucky for you there is a solut...2024
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"Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images There are some really good players on their free-agent list The Cleveland Browns have 26 free agents this year."

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"Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Broncos bring back their former head coach to coach their defense."

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"Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images No end in sight for dispute between major cable providers and Altitude Sports."

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"| Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Training facilities across the NHL open today as the league prepares to return to play Announcements have been coming in steady succession as the NHL moves closer to being able to restart the 2020 postseason."

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"Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images After a slow start, the Avs 2018 fifth-round selection is starting to hit his stride with the ECHL Grizzlies WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Being drafted by an NHL team is a huge milestone in a young player’s life."

• DRB Prospect Review: #22 Joe Rock
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• Horse Tracks: Lewis Hamilton’s F1 win is a good lesson for Broncos Country
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• Breaking down the 2024-25 Avalanche schedule
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• Broncos tale of the tape : Offensive linemen locks and blocks

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Outside of having the best hair in the league, what physical characteristics do the Bronco OL guys bring to the table? Without a doubt the Denver Broncos offensive line group has the best hair (head and facial) in the NFL. From the golden locks and reddish beard of Quinn Bailey to the flowing golden tresses of Frank Crum...2024
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• Broncos’ greatest players of all-time: #31, Trevor Pryce
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• Broncos roster review: Edge rusher Nik Bonitto
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• Broncos unveil name change and finalized plans for new $175 million training facility

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The new Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit will be a state-of-the-art, 320,000 square foot, three-story facility. Good morning, Broncos Country. Out with the old and in with the new. Effective immediately, the Denver Broncos have renamed their current training facility from Centura Health Training Center to Broncos Par...2024
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• Which landing spots make sense for a potential Jaguars first round trade?

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The options for Trent Baalke and the Jaguars’ front office come NFL Draft weekend. We are now just ten days away from the 2024 NFL Draft, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are finalizing their big board as we speak. Hundreds and hundreds of prospects will be broken down, ranked, listed by position, and perhaps removed from th...2024
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• Horse Tracks: Broncos may need to reinvent themselves to capitalize on the type of talent coming in this year’s draft
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• Colorado Rockies introduce new menu items at Coors Field

Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images This season finds a few new twists on some classic ballpark menu items. Sure, it’s great having baseball back at Coors Field, but part of the fun of going to the ballpark is getting to enjoy food that (probably) no one is going to brag to their doctor about. Each spring, teams try to outdo each other by offering increasingly creative c...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Breaking down the minor league Opening Day rosters
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• Recap: Canadiens snap nine-game win streak for Avalanche

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Colorado could never really put it altogether in the loss. Oh well. The Colorado Avalanche had its win streak snapped at nine games, at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs finished up their five-game road trip with a 2-1 win at Ball Arena on Tuesday night. All it took was some drama and action in the opening min...2024
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• 2024 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 28

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Joe Rock’s special election gets us to the next round. Previous Winner Joe Rock, LHPAA | 4.50 ERA, 90.0 IP (19 GS) 27.3 K%, 8.1 BB%AAA | 3 ER, 2.2 IP (1 GS) 4 K, 2 BB As a cold weather, late bloomer at Ohio University (with a no-hitter on his resume) Rock was drafted 68th overall by the Rockies in 2021, and traded to the ...2024
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (12:00 p.m.)

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche game day! The second game of a five-game homestand for the Colorado Avalanche comes in front of a national audience. It also comes against none other than Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Both teams are headed in opposite directions of one another, with the latter of the two looking to...2024
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• Rockies trade Joe Rock to Tampa Bay, designate Sam Hilliard for assignment

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Rockies receive utility player Greg Jones in return As spring training draws to an end, the Colorado Rockies announced reports that they have traded left-handed pitching prospect Joe Rock to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder/shortstop prospect Greg Jones. MLB Insider Robert Murray of FanSided was the first to ...2024
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 6, Jordan Beck

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The 22-year-old right-handed outfielder was Colorado’s third pick in 2022 6. Jordan Beck (582 points, 23 ballots) The 22-year-old right-handed outfielder was Colorado’s third pick in 2022 (38th overall in Competitive Balance Round A) but was ranked very closely to the first two picks (fellow PuRPs Sterlin Thompson and Gab...2024
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 7, Drew Romo

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The 22-year-old switch-hitting catcher provides a strong floor as a plus defensive player with Gold Glove potential behind the plate 7. Drew Romo (561 points, 23 ballots) In my opinion, Romo is Colorado’s catcher of the future, full stop. The 22-year-old backstop has fallen off the back of the top 100 prospect lists he wa...2024
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• Lack of production from Broncos 2023 draft class means nothing

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Only three of five played so the lack of production is relatively meaningless The Denver Broncos only drafted five players in 2023. For all intents and purposes only three played (JL Skinner played one defensive snap). Most NFL teams had seven picks. The Miami Dolphins (4), Carolina Panthers and Broncos (5) had fewer beca...2024
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• Beating the Jets will require a complete team effort on Sunday
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• Open Thread: NHL Free Agency 2024 (10:00 a.m. MT)

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Time for the madness of the offseason to unfold. The most significant part of the NHL offseason begins this morning at 10:00 a.m. MT. Free agency is the time for several people’s dreams of certain players joining their teams to either come true or fall short. The Colorado Avalanche doesn’t have much cap space to work arou...2024
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• Game Five Preview: Avalanche on the brink of elimination
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• Game Two Recap: Avs can’t come back for second straight game
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars (7:30 p.m.)

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche game day! It didn’t start well. Colorado let Dallas own the beginning of this series in their barn, falling behind 2-0 quickly and then 3-0 by the end of the first period. Was Alexandar Georgiev cooked? Was the team too rusty after finishing off the Winnipeg Jets in five games? Was something fun...2024
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• Broncos offensive line grades: Ben Powers

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images How did Ben Powers do in his first season with the Denver Broncos? Let’s review. The Denver Broncos needed to bolster their run-blocking skills up front to aid with what kind of offense Sean Payton was, and that meant going after one of the biggest free agents on the market. Did Ben Powers live up to expectations? Prese...2024
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 15, Joe Rock

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The lefty is the first player to appear on all PuRPs ballots 15. Joe Rock (369 points, 23 ballots) Our first PuRP to appear on every ballot this time around is Rock, the 23-year-old 6’6” lefty starter. Rock was was the 68th-overall pick of the 2021 draft and signed for a slot bonus of $953,100, and has made steady progres...2024
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 22, Julio Carreras

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The 24-year-old utility infielder could be on the verge of his MLB debut 22. Julio Carreras (147 points, 19 ballots) It’s been a winding road for Carreras, who finds himself on the verge of a big-league debut in 2024. The 6’1” 24-year-old righty-hitting utility infielder was originally signed in 2017 as an 18-year-old wit...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Nolan Jones looks back at 2023 and explains his 2024 plans — plus notes from RockiesFest

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Colorado Rockies News and Notes for Tuesday, January 30 Last Saturday, RockiesFest returned for the first time since 2019 with players, staff, and Dinger signing autographs and answering questions. Nolan Jones was one of those players. He participated in an “Outfielders” panel with Charlie Blackmon, Sean Bouchard, and Hu...2024
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• Report: Broncos hire Vance Joseph to be their defensive coordinator
Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Broncos bring back their former head coach to coach their defense. According to NFL Network and Fox Sports NFL insider Peter Schrager, the Denver Broncos are hiring Vance Joseph to be their defensive coordinator. The former Broncos head coach is returning to the team to coach the defense under Sean Payton. The Denver Broncos are ...2023
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• Report: Broncos request permission to interview Vance Joseph for their defensive coordinator position
Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images Could we see a reunion? According to 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis, the Denver Broncos have requested permission to interview Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their defensive coordinator job. With the Cardinals hiring Jonathan Gannon as their head coach, Vance Joseph will likely be allowed to explore other opportuniti...2023
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• Report: Broncos are signing quarterback Ben DiNucci
Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The veteran quarterback made the team after trying out for the team during the rookie mini camp Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci, who most recently played in the XFL is signing with the Denver Broncos. He was among the veterans trying out for the team during the rookie mini-camp, and he apparently showed enou...2023
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• Jared Bednar: “I think we are gonna get our captain back”

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Head coach sounds off on the captaincy debate surrounding Gabe Landeskog For the last week or so, Avalanche fans have discussed Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog and his relinquishing of the C in Denver. A topic started with comments from Altitude's Darren McKee after the Avalanche lost late to the Seattle Kraken....2023
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• Report: Broncos are signing quarterback Ben DiNucci
Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The veteran quarterback made the team after trying out for the team during the rookie mini camp Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci, who most recently played in the XFL is signing with the Denver Broncos. He was among the veterans trying out for the team during the rookie mini-camp, and he apparently showed enou...2023
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• 2023 Broncos Training Camp: Day 8 news and notes

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images News and notes from Day 8 of Denver Broncos training camp. Day 8 of Broncos camp is in the books and today, they were not in full pads, just shoulder pads, helmets, and shorts. The Denver Broncos have an off day tomorrow before having a closed practice on Monday before having two more practices open to fans before their ...2023
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• 2023 Broncos Training Camp: Day 4 news and notes
Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images We have all the news and notes from day four of Denver Broncos camp right here. Day four of Denver Broncos camp is officially in the books and this was their second straight padded practice. Unlike yesterday, they did not suffer any major injuries to key players on the roster, so that is always a positive. @TheZALLE...2023
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• Broncos vs Lions preview: Denver tries to grab hold of a playoff spot

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Broncos are back on the road with a tough game on Saturday in Detroit to help strengthen the playoff hopes. The Denver Broncos have won six of their last seven games. At 7-6, they’re right in the hunt for the AFC playoffs. After a complete and dominating win, the Broncos will look to build on that on Saturday night ...2023
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• Fantasy football waiver wire targets for Week 5

Cole Kmet is a top 10 tight end going forward at least. | Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Fantasy football Week 5 additions including Cole Kmet and Michael Wilson. It is crazy that the fantasy football regular season is just about a third complete. The silly season continues with additions and waivers each week. Pass-catchers are emerging and making d...2023
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• Open Thread: Colorado at Dallas (7:00 p.m.)
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• Beating the Jets will require a complete team effort on Sunday
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• Horse Tracks: Lewis Hamilton’s F1 win is a good lesson for Broncos Country
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• Breaking down the 2024-25 Avalanche schedule
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• Broncos’ greatest players of all-time: #31, Trevor Pryce
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• Broncos have one of the toughest strength of schedules in 2024

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Despite picking highly in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos did not benefit much from the strength of schedule ending up with one of the toughest in the NFL. The Denver Broncos had their 2024 regular season schedule released yesterday and it is definitely looking pretty brutal on paper. That could change by the time ...2024
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• Game Five Preview: Avalanche on the brink of elimination
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• Broncos at Chargers: The No Bull Review

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Denver Broncos dominated the Los Angeles Chargers in their home-away-from-home game. Here are my thoughts, opinions, and analysis on this excellent performance. I have for years loved being in a division with the Los Angeles Chargers. We get a ninth home game because of it and this weekend was no exception. I want to ...2023
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• Colorado Avalanche Season Preview: Pacific Division
Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images A very top-heavy division looks to leave its stamp on the Western Conference. We now head West in this series with the Avs previewing against the Pacific Division. Colorado has had some memorable games against these teams when they played last year, especially with those from Canada in this division. If the Avalanche win ...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche injury update as NHL enters Phase 2
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - FEBRUARY 15: Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) has to came out of the game against Los Angeles Kings in the third period due to an injury during the NHL Stadium Series at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy February 15, 2020. | Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Training facilities across the NHL open today as the le...2020
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