Avery McGrail
Avery is a writer covering the Colorado Avalanche. He is graduating in April with a B.A. in English and Mass Communication. He has previously worked for The Puck Authority covering the Rapid City Rush and for NGU Vision Media as their News Editor. He is a board game enthusiast and enjoys spending time with others.
Author's Posts
Penguins' Power Play Crucial to Their Success in 2020-21 Season
January 13th, 2021 There are only 56 regular-season games for teams to work with in the upcoming 2020-21 NHL season. Because of this, every game, period, and shift increases in value. If a team starts slow, they'll have less time to catch up. If a player gets injured, their absence will be more pronounced. If a team's power play heats up or cools down,...
Avalanche Face Tough Expansion Draft Decisions with Johnson
January 11th, 2021 Right now, the Colorado Avalanche are focused on the 2020-21 season. But just around the corner lies a different sort of obstacle: the Seattle Kraken's expansion draft. The highly-anticipated event will take place on July 21, potentially a month after the Stanley Cup is awarded, and each team (except the Vegas Golden Knights) will...
Revisiting the Avalanche's Rollercoaster 2013-14 Season
January 5th, 2021 The 2013-14 season was the beginning of a new era for the Colorado Avalanche. After years of play as a bottom feeder in the league, the organization hoped that a reunion between two old friends would manifest some positive momentum. Joe Sakic, Hall of Famer and former captain of the Avalanche, was elevated to executive vice president...
