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Braiden Albrecht-Reed

Braiden Albrecht-Reed is in his first year with The Hockey Writers, covering the Colorado Avalanche. He also enjoys being the sports editor at the University of Denver for the Clarion. Avid supporter of the Avs, Broncos, Nuggets, and DU sports.

The Ryan O’Reilly Trade: One Year Later

Braiden Albrecht-Reed | July 13, 2016

When Ryan O’Reilly was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in June of 2015, it represented a collective sigh of relief from Colorado Avalanche fans. After two separate contract disputes in…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche

High Expectations for Avalanche Forwards

Braiden Albrecht-Reed | July 13, 2016

A frustrating 2015 season in the Mile High City left many wondering if the Avalanche would trade one of their prized, young forwards for a defenseman. The move never came, and…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche Free Agency Review

Braiden Albrecht-Reed | July 8, 2016

Heading into free agency, Colorado general manager Joe Sakic let it be known he wasn’t going to be pursuing any big-name free agents. Despite their point total decreasing in each of…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche RFA Contract Projections

Braiden Albrecht-Reed | June 28, 2016

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie and center Nathan Mackinnon are both due new deals as restricted free agents this offseason. While the pair are in slightly different stages of their…

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