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David Briggs

My name is David Briggs. I am a Colorado Avalanche contributor. I was born and raised in Denver, CO. I have been an avid hockey follower since I can remember. I have an affinity for writing about sports, specifically hockey. I wrote sports columns in high school for the school paper and I used to write for americanjuniorhockey.com, covering specifically the Cheyenne Stampede. I have a degree in Broadcast News from the University of Colorado. Go Buffs. Currently, I am the Stage Director for the daytime talk show "Daily Blast Live" and I call play-by-play for high school sports in the Denver area. I worked for "Around the Horn" on ESPN for four years as a Production Assistant for Woody Paige in Denver.

Avalanche Victorious in Saad-for-Zadorov Swap

David Briggs | October 13, 2020

The free agency signing period in the NHL is always fascinating, with big-name signings, trades, salary dumps, and the like. 2020 Free Agency has been no different, despite the fact…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis

Avalanche Add Front-End Talent on Day 2 of NHL Draft

David Briggs | October 8, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche entered Day 2 of the 2020 NHL Draft with five selections remaining after drafting defenseman, Justin Barron, 25th overall on night one. General manager Joe Sakic surprised…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, NHL Entry Draft

Avalanche Need to Solve Goaltending Crisis This Offseason

David Briggs | October 5, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche came into the 2019-20 Stanley Cup Playoffs looking pretty stout between the pipes. Philipp Grubauer was the guy. After a lower-body injury held him out for a…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Logan O’Connor Is the Gritty Player the Avalanche Need

David Briggs | October 1, 2020

As hockey fans, we all love the relatively unknown, so-called, scrappy player. Whenever he is on the ice, he may not show up on the box score consistently, but you…

Categories Avalanche Prospects

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