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• Eagles Takeaways: Colorado halts the Reign train

Ontario Reign Nikita Prishchepov scores a shorthanded goal in the Eagles’ victory over the Ontario Reign. The Colorado Eagles hoped to recover after being swept by the Henderson Silver Knights (VGK) last weekend. Colorado will have a one game stop in Ontario, California to take on the Reign (LAK). The Eagles got an offensive boost with the return of Jere Innala from the Colorado Avalanche...2025
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• Avalanche’s Martin Necas Trade Was Subtly Brilliant
On the surface, the Colorado Avalanche made a pretty baffling decision last week (Jan. 24). Trading an in-his-prime franchise legend like Mikko Rantanen doesn’t usually go over well in the…...2025
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• Each Stanley Cup Contender’s Biggest Need at the Trade Deadline
The 2025 NHL trade deadline is over a month away, with plenty of time for big moves, yet we’ve already seen a splash that can’t be topped. The Colorado Avalanche…...2025
• 3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s 5-2 Loss to the Islanders
Though the Colorado Avalanche have already played a game (and lost to the Boston Bruins) since the NHL was rocked, they are still clearly recovering in the wake of the…...2025
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• The New York Rangers came up on the saddest end of the NHL’s biggest trade

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Mikko Rantanen trade had one big loser: The Rangers. The New York Rangers has a rough night on Tuesday. Not only did the team fall further back in the Metropolitan Division standings with a 4-0 loss to the Hurricanes at home, but they also helped validate every part of the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen trade. The #NYR have the distinction of allowing t...2025
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• Recap: Avs start hot, fade late in 5-2 loss to Islanders

Brad Penner-Imagn Images Josh Manson saw a goal overturned due to a controversial goalie interference call, but defensive miscues were the prominent issue Tuesday night. Once again, the Colorado Avalanche were the better team for two periods and faded late into oblivion when it mattered the most. Colorado (29-21-2) failed to capitalize on a myriad of chances Tuesday night at UBS Arena, an...2025
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• Eagles Takeaways: Colorado halts the Reign train
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• Recap: Avs start hot, fade late in 5-2 loss to Islanders
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• Cale Makar scores twice, provides late-game heroics as Avs beat Rangers 5-4

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Newly-acquired Jack Drury had a goal and Martin Nečas was a force with two assists. Cale Makar was denied a hat trick and sent to the penalty box in a wild third period, yet he found a way to win the game for the Colorado Avalanche. Makar sprinted out of the penalty box, intercepted a pass in his own zone, and set up Artturi Lehkonen with 14.7 seconds remaining in...2025
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• Eagles Takeaways: Colorado on season-high three game losing streak

Henderson Silver Knights The Colorado Eagles started their road trip with two losses to the Henderson Silver Knights. The Colorado Eagles wrapped up their two-game series against the Henderson Silver Knights (VGK), but could not pull out a win. Last night, the Eagles allowed three goals in the first period, but goaltender Trent Miner held the Eagles in the game tonight. Colorado allowed a...2025
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• Recap: Avs lose first game without Rantanen, as Bruins rally in third

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Avalanche outshot the Bruins 28-14, but Boston made the most of their chances. The first game without Mikko Rantanen ended with an L. The Colorado Avalanche appeared to be the superior club Saturday afternoon at TD Garden, but the Boston Bruins refused to go down without a fight. Morgan Geekie and David Pastrnak, in particular, led the charge. Colorado enter...2025
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• Preview: The Martin Necas era begins in Boston

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The new-look Colorado Avalanche don’t have a long time to adjust. As the Colorado Avalanche embark on their first east coast road trip of the calendar year, they will encounter an unusual quirk in the schedule of back-to-back matinee games. First up is a meeting with the Boston Bruins before heading to New York. The biggest storyline of the day (dec...2025
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• Friday Feels: Youth hit the wall

David Gonzales-Imagn Images The Avs young players have all hit slumps at the same time. I’m in my 30s now, folks. Have been for a couple of years. The thing I miss most about my early 20s was the freedom to make mistakes and learn and grow from them later. But I wasn’t in the NHL - the highest level of competition I faced was when frat boys crashed our beer pong tournaments. Young player...2025
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• Can the Minnesota Wild Trust Their Blue Line Depth?
It was a tale of two games for the Minnesota Wild’s defenders. Minnesota was down Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin against the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche. Meanwhile, Brock Faber returned from his upper-body injury against Nashville....2025
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• 2024-25 Avalanche of Injuries, Part Five

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post The list is shorter than in past pieces but still has lots of key players. The Colorado Avalanche continues to find life difficult with the absence of several key players on the injured list. Luckily since the last edition of this series in early January, three players have been involved. Those three players include Ivan Ivan, Scott Wedgewood, and J...2025
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• Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin suffers setback in return from lower-body injury, status week-to-week

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn't figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon....2025
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"The Chicago Blackhawks got a goal and an assist from Connor Bedard in a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, as Petr Mrazek had 36 saves to lead the Hawks…"

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"Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time."

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"Every other expansion team (so we’re not counting relocated teams like the Colorado Avalanche) needed at least three seasons during that span to qualify for postseason play."

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"Longtime Boston Bruins defenseman and Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr welcomed Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar to an exclusive club."

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"Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche forward retires after 566 games in the NHL Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Calvert has announced his retirement from the NHL after 10 seasons and 566 games."

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"Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Walker to serve as emergency backup goalie for Colorado Avalanche"

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"While some fans of the Colorado Avalanche don’t believe trading for Hall is something the team should do, general manager Joe Sakic very much disagrees - and he doesn’t want to wait until the trade deadline."

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"Colorado Avalanche beat New York Rangers for ninth consecutive win"

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"The New Jersey Devils won the NHL draft lottery, vaulting four teams including the last-place Colorado Avalanche and expansion Vegas Golden Knights for the right to the first pick in the draft "

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"DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Nathan MacKinnon to a seven-year deal that runs through the 2022-23 season."

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"Regehr, a 15-year league veteran, was originally drafted by the Colorado Avalanche 19th-overall."

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• Each Stanley Cup Contender’s Biggest Need at the Trade Deadline
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• The New York Rangers came up on the saddest end of the NHL’s biggest trade
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• Preview: Avs search for answers in New York against the Rangers

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Can Colorado end their three-game losing streak with a matinee victory? The Colorado Avalanche are on a skid and are desperate for wins and power play success after dropping the last three games and being one for their last 26 chances with a man advantage. It’s been a crazy 72 hours for Colorado, who will see the second installment of the new-l...2025
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• Recap: Avs lose first game without Rantanen, as Bruins rally in third
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• Opinion: Mikko Rantanen’s trade generates new generation of Avs hockey

Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images The Avalanche have jumbled things up in a massive way. Holy smokes. The Colorado Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen, sending shockwaves through the organization and the entirety of the NHL. In return, the Avalanche got Martin Necas, Jack Drury, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Carolina Hurricanes. The Chicago Blackh...2025
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• Grading Hurricanes’ Blockbuster Trade for Mikko Rantanen & Taylor Hall
Well, this trade deadline is off to one hell of a start, and the actual trade deadline isn’t until March 7. The Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes linked…...2025
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• Mikko Rantanen traded to Hurricanes in NHL blockbuster

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The first massive trade of the NHL season just happened. The Hurricanes wasted no time making their major cup-chasing move. Despite the NHL Trade deadline being over a month away, Carolina added the most-significant firepower imaginable by acquiring Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche in a complicated three-way trade involving the Chicag...2025
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• Breaking: Colorado trades Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images It’s officially the end of an era in Colorado. After months of waiting to see what would happen between the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen, we finally know the end of this saga. This evening, the Colorado Avalanche sent Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-team deal between the Avs, the Canes, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Mik...2025
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• Where Could Mikko Rantanen Go in a Trade?

As the March 7 NHL trade deadline approaches, rumors are swirling around potential moves, with one of the biggest names in the mix being Colorado Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen. The Avalanche, currently sitting at +1100 odds to win the Stanley Cup according to BetRivers, face a difficult decision regarding their prolific Finnish winger. Rantanen has […]...2025
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• Where Could Mikko Rantanen Go in a Trade?

As the March 7 NHL trade deadline approaches, rumors are swirling around potential moves, with one of the biggest names in the mix being Colorado Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen. The Avalanche, currently sitting at +1100 odds to win the Stanley Cup according to BetRivers, face a difficult decision regarding their prolific Finnish winger. Rantanen has […]...2025
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• Eagles Takeaways: Colorado halts the Reign train
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• The New York Rangers came up on the saddest end of the NHL’s biggest trade
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• Preview: Avs look to close out road trip on a high note on Long Island

Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado takes on the New York Islanders before heading back home after a hectic road trip. After what has certainly been a hectic weekend and road trip for the Colorado Avalanche, they’ll take on the New York Islanders tonight before heading back home. This will be the second and final regular-season matchup between these two teams...2025
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• Cale Makar scores twice, provides late-game heroics as Avs beat Rangers 5-4
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• Preview: Avs search for answers in New York against the Rangers
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers (11:00 a.m.)

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche game day! The Colorado Avalanche are on a skid and are desperate for wins and power play success after dropping the last three games and being one for their last 26 chances with a man advantage. It’s been a crazy 72 hours for Colorado, who will see the second installment of the new-look Avalanche and their freshly acqu...2025
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• Preview: The Martin Necas era begins in Boston
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• Opinion: Mikko Rantanen’s trade generates new generation of Avs hockey
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• Mikko Rantanen traded to Hurricanes in NHL blockbuster
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• Friday Feels: Youth hit the wall
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• Recap: Avs start hot, fade late in 5-2 loss to Islanders
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• Opinion: Mikko Rantanen’s trade generates new generation of Avs hockey
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• Breaking: Colorado trades Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes
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• Recap: Makar, Drouin each reach 100-career goals as Avalanche thrash Stars

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images It was a historic performance for the Colorado Avalanche as they moved into a tie for third place in the Central Division with Dallas. It was a historic day for the Colorado Avalanche. Cale Makar scored twice and became the sixth-fastest defenseman in NHL history to reach the 100-goal plateau as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 6-3 at Ball Are...2025
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• Recap: Avalanche thwarted by Oilers comeback

Photo by Ashley Potts/NHLI via Getty Images The contest ended in a 4-3 loss after a hot start. As the homestand continues, the Colorado Avalanche welcomed the Edmonton Oilers and the fans were hoping for some offensive fireworks on national TV. Goals by Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid fit the bill but after a fast start the Avalanche couldn’t find the back of the net again and fell 4-3...2025
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• Preview: Avalanche offense looks to get back on track against Oilers

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images MacKinnon and McDavid square off once again It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! The Avalanche are back in action tonight to square off against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. After a come from behind victory against the New York Rangers on Tuesday the Avs had clinched the result they were after, but were not happy with how they played -...2025
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• 3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-0 Loss to the Jets
The Colorado Avalanche have seemingly had all the momentum in the world of late. They smacked around their Central Division rival Minnesota Wild to the tune of 6-1 their last…...2025
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• Recap: Avalanche blanked by Hellebuyck, Jets

Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images Connor Hellebuyck continues to reign over the Avs. Saturday night stinker for the Colorado Avalanche. The visitors would fall in frigid Manitoba in a 3-0 shutout effort from Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets. The home continued to stamp their place at the top of the Central Division with their 29th win of the season and league-leading 61 ...2025
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• Eagles Takeaways: Colorado takes down first place Calgary

Colorado Eagles The Eagles gave the first place Wranglers 5–2 beatdown to open the home stand. Loveland, CO — The Colorado Eagles have come home after a successful road trip to California, bringing home six points. This is the first time that the Eagles have seen an almost fully healthy roster since the beginning of the year. Because Scott Wedgewood suffered an ankle injury, the Colorado ...2025
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• Recap: Toews’ Two Tallies leads Avalanche over Panthers

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images One final win secured before the road trip. After a lackluster shootout loss in their last contest, the Colorado Avalanche were hoping to get back on the right track against the defending champion Florida Panthers. The message was received as the Avalanche survived a goaltender duel and took a third period lead and secured a 3-1 victory over Florida. ...2025
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• MacKinnon signs 7-year deal with Avalanche
DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Nathan MacKinnon to a seven-year deal that runs through the 2022-23 season. The 20-year-old MacKinnon had 21 goals and 31 assists last season. He missed the last 10 games after he sprained a......2016
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• Avalanche busy in free agency Friday, sign Colborne, Tyutin
DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche were busy in free agency Friday, signing a crop of players that includes forward Joe Colborne. The 26-year-old Colborne agreed to a two-year deal as he leaves Calgary after a season in which he set a career hig......2016
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• AP Source: Avalanche place Brad Stuart on waivers
A person with direct knowledge of the decision has confirmed to The Associated Press that the Colorado Avalanche have placed veteran defenceman Brad Stuart on waivers with the intention of buying out the final year of his contract. The person......2016
• Rangers acquire defenceman Nick Holden from Avalanche
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The New York Rangers have acquired defenceman Nick Holden from the Colorado Avalanche for a fourth-round pick in the 2017 draft. The 29-year-old Holden had six goals and 16 assists and 24 penalty minutes this past season. ......2016
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• Avalanche acquire Grimaldi from Panthers for Berra
DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche added another forward by picking up Rocco Grimaldi from the Florida Panthers for goaltender Reto Berra. The 23-year-old Grimaldi scored three goals and had two assists in 20 games for the Panthers last season. ......2016
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• Wings enjoy boos, then cheers
DENVER -- If only the fans at Coors Field knew how much Darren McCarty enjoyed their boos, they might have remained silent. For Colorado Avalanche fans, Red Wings McCarty, Kris Draper and Chris Chelios were -- and still are -- the enemy and wer......2016
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• Canada names final seven players for 2016 World Cup of Hockey roster
TORONTO - Canada's roster for the World Cup of Hockey was finalized Friday night with the addition of four forwards and three defencemen. Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche, Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins, Claude Giroux of the Philade......2016
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• Can Simon Gagne Replace Jarome Iginla's Veteran Presence on the Boston Bruins?
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Islanders (5:30 p.m.)

Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s another Colorado Avalanche game day! After what has certainly been a hectic weekend and road trip for the Colorado Avalanche, they’ll take on the New York Islanders tonight before heading back home. This will be the second and final regular-season matchup between these two teams, with the Islanders winning the first game by a f...2025
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• Projected Lineups for Avalanche vs Islanders – 1/28/25
The Colorado Avalanche take on the New York Islanders tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. AVALANCHE (29-20-2) at ISLANDERS (21-20-7) 7:30 p.m. ET; HULU,…...2025
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• Preview: Avs look to close out road trip on a high note on Long Island
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• Avalanche & Islanders Are Answering Roster Core Questions This Season
The Colorado Avalanche are wrapping up their New York road trip with a matchup against the New York Islanders on Jan. 28, a game where the two teams made plenty…...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers (11:00 a.m.)
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at Boston Bruins (11 a.m. MT)

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s another Avalanche gameday! As the Colorado Avalanche embark on their first east coast road trip of the calendar year, they will encounter an unusual quirk in the schedule of back-to-back matinee games. First up is a meeting with the Boston Bruins before heading to New York. The biggest storyline of the day (decade?) is the shocking trade o...2025
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• Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Bruins – 1/25/25
The Colorado Avalanche take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. AVALANCHE (28-19-2) at BRUINS (24-20-6) 1 p.m.…...2025
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• Opinion: Mikko Rantanen’s trade generates new generation of Avs hockey
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at Boston Bruins (11 a.m. MT)
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• Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup Prospects: Blackwood’s Impact and Trade Rumors

The Colorado Avalanche, perennial Stanley Cup contenders, are at a pivotal juncture in the 2024-25 NHL season. With the recent acquisition of goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and ongoing speculation about a potential trade for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones, the Avalanche’s odds of winning the Stanley Cup have improved. Blackwood’s arrival in Colorado has significantly bolstere...2025
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• Friday Feels: Stop Overreacting

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The loss to the Blackhawks was fine, folks! I got a bone to pick with Avs fans and media right now and it might not be a popular take - Stop overreacting to losses! They happen! The Colorado Avalanche lost 3-1 to Chicago on Wednesday and it seemed like everyone’s take was apocalyptic. The Avs weren’t good enough! They didn’t work hard enough! The top line wa...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks (5:30 p.m.)

Photo by Tyler Schank/Getty Images It’s Colorado Avalanche gameday! The Avalanche start a back-to-back situation with the Chicago Blackhawks tonight at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The Avalanche are climbing the standings as they stack points, having secured at least one in their last eight contests. It's the year of the debut, as Trent Miner will get the starters net tonight against ...2025
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• Preview: Trent Miner and the Avalanche breeze into The Windy City

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Can Colorado extend their league-leading point streak to nine games with Trent Miner between the pipes? The Avalanche start a back-to-back situation with the Chicago Blackhawks tonight at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The Avalanche are climbing the standings as they stack points, having secured at least one in their last eight contests. It'...2025
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• Maple Leafs’ William Nylander Linked to Colorado Avalanche Trade
There’s a buzz circling the Toronto Maple Leafs as they head into an offseason filled with uncertainty. Major questions require answers and it does sound like president Brenden Shanahan will…...2023
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• Are the Colorado Avalanche looking to trade for Claude Giroux?
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Flyers captain is looking to go Stanley Cup hunting and a lot of insiders think the Avalanche would be the perfect fit. Earlier this month, Elliotte Friedman mentioned on his 30 Thoughts Podcast that he would “bet” Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux will gets moved at this year’s NHL trade deadline. On the same podcast this week, Fried...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche 2022 Offseason Predictions: Unrestricted Free Agents
Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images For Joe Sakic and the Colorado Avalanche the 2021 offseason was filled with re-signings, rather than new additions, and the 2022 offseason won’t be much different. There are many big names Colorado has to re-sign before they hit the open market. Obviously we’re a whole regular season, and hopefully playoffs, from this being a real conversation b...2021
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• Are Gabriel Landeskog and the Colorado Avalanche heading towards an ugly breakup?
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Breaking down the rumors about the Gabriel Landeskog contract negotiations As the offseason began, it felt as if it was only a matter of time before the Colorado Avalanche announced a new contract for their captain Gabriel Landeskog. He is their best left-winger, the face of the franchise and a fixture in the Denver community. Nothing was certain but Land...2021
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