J.D. Killian
J.D. has followed the Colorado Avalanche since the days of Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg. Blessed to cover the team for the past three years at other venues, J.D. is excited about joining the Hockey Writers. Proud parent of three humans and two dogs, you can follow all the escapades @JDKpirate.
Author's Posts
Avalanche Weekly: Giving Thanks for Healing
November 28th, 2019 It’s American Thanksgiving and the Colorado Avalanche enter the season with a lot to be thankful for. This week’s Avalanche Weekly breaks down the good, bad, and ugly for the past week while entering into the spirit of the season. Loosen your belts and refill your cups, it’s time for feasting. The Good – Roasted Turkey with...
Avalanche's First Quarter Grades
November 27th, 2019 The Colorado Avalanche faced adversity early in the season and yet found ways to overcome. Despite losing a rotating host of starting players, the team fought to stay near the top of the standings, earning key wins to keep their season – and their playoff hopes – alive. Forwards – The Line Combo Carousel The Avalanche...
Avalanche Weekly: Next Man Up
November 21st, 2019 The Colorado Avalanche continue to battle the injury bug as they took their technicolor show on the road this past week. Heading off on a five-game, 11-day road swing, the team faced a fair amount of adversity as the scrappy crew fought their way through the first part of the trip. They managed to dig deep as the “next man up”...
Avalanche Face Biggest Foe – Injuries
November 17th, 2019 The Colorado Avalanche rolled to a hot start as the hockey season began. Even when the lines were working on timing issues with the new players, the team found ways to win. Then, their true enemy entered the scene – the injury bug. Since it first appeared, each game has become a battle between winning and the cost of the mounting...
Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History
November 14th, 2019 The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had a combination of skills that made them one of the most exciting teams to watch. From top to bottom, the Avs lines have always provided fans with great...
Avalanche Weekly: Cale Makar, Injuries, and Wins
November 13th, 2019 The Colorado Avalanche proved resilient in the past week. Despite crucial injuries and questionable calls, there was plenty of action. The Avalanche plowed their way back into a playoff spot through 17 games despite adversity. The team has turned the catchphrase ‘next man up’ into their daily mantra. It was a busy week with plenty...
