Colleen Flynn
With a Mass Communications and Journalism degree from Florida International University, I completed internships with the Florida Panthers Hockey Club and Sports Illustrated. I’ve published several articles for various outlets, including one in ESPN Magazine and one on espn.com.
Author's Posts
What Joe Sakic Means to the Avalanche
July 7th, 2020 There is no question Joe Sakic was a spectacular professional ice hockey player. His leadership on and off the ice drove the team to success. Although there have been some questions regarding choices made during his time in the Colorado Avalanche management roles, he’s proven worthy in all positions. What is so amazing about the...
St. Louis Blues' Chemistry Not an Issue
June 27th, 2020 One of the most important keys to a team’s success is chemistry and health. With the announcement of the Return to Play plan, one of the most daunting questions is how will the players regain this essential aspect? Can the St. Louis Blues establish the repertoire and...
Pros and Cons for St. Louis Blues in Proposed 24-Team Playoff Structure
May 24th, 2020 With the announcement of a 24-team playoff structure on the table, the St. Louis Blues will have a bye in the first round. How it will play out could pose as a good or bad situation. It’s a difficult call. Can the Blues defend the Stanley Cup in this new arrangement? Where We...
Top 5 Coaches in Avalanche/Nordiques Franchise History
April 30th, 2020 Since they joined the NHL in 1979-80, the Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise has employed 15 head coaches, 9 in Quebec and 7 in Denver. Accomplishments, achievements and statistics were considered when choosing the top five. The team as a whole improved after it moved to Denver in the 1995-96 season, which is a reflection of...
Blues' 2019-20 NHL Award Contenders
April 16th, 2020 Several NHL awards are given to players, coaches and management for exceptional performance in a season. There are only a couple of St. Louis Blues contenders for these awards - not because there aren’t exceptional players on the roster, but because they play together as a team. The most coveted award the Blues were contending for was...
Avalanche Goaltending Reaches Deep
March 14th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche have depth in net with six goaltenders between the NHL and their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Philipp Grubauer began the season as the starter with Pavel Francouz as the backup. In most cases, that’s all the goaltending a team would need, but not this season and not for the Avalanche. Injuries have pushed...
