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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 nearly 5 seasons, 3 of those at other venues, J.D. enjoys working with the Hockey Writers. Proud parent of three humans and two dogs, you can follow all the escapades @JDKpirate.

Avalanche Streak to the All-Star Break

J.D. Killian | January 26, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche headed into the All-Star break running on a much-needed five-game point streak. Racking up eight points in those five games helped the Avalanche re-establish themselves as the…

Avalanche All-Decade Team: Forwards

J.D. Killian | January 23, 2020

It’s time for the final piece of the Colorado Avalanche All-Decade team – the forwards. In some ways, this is the most difficult compilation. The past decade saw the Avalanche…

Avalanche All-Decade Team: Defensemen

J.D. Killian | January 12, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche entered the past decade with a couple of big name players finishing their careers and new additions transitioning into a new era. The blueliners who took tough…

Avalanche All-Decade Team: Goaltenders

J.D. Killian | January 1, 2020

As 2020 begins, it’s time to look back at the past decade for the Colorado Avalanche and remember players who left their mark. First up, goaltenders. The netminders feature the…

Avalanche Weekly: Captain Nathan MacKinnon and Losses

J.D. Killian | December 24, 2019

As Christmas draws near, the Colorado Avalanche have played like a team desperate for some good cheer. The past week has arguably been one of their more challenging weeks this…

Avalanche Coaching Costs Them a Win

J.D. Killian | December 21, 2019

The Colorado Avalanche lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in heart-wrenching fashion, giving up a 1-0 lead by surrendering three goals in the final three minutes of the game. There’s plenty…

Avalanche Weekly: MacKinnon’s Star Shines and Rantanen Returns

J.D. Killian | December 4, 2019

The Colorado Avalanche finished the month of November like – an avalanche, only with goals instead of snow. While it was American Thanksgiving, the team didn’t get much rest. They…

Avalanche Weekly: Giving Thanks for Healing

J.D. Killian | November 28, 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…

Avalanche’s First Quarter Grades

J.D. Killian | November 27, 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…

Avalanche Weekly: Next Man Up

J.D. Killian | November 21, 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…

Avalanche Face Biggest Foe – Injuries

J.D. Killian | November 17, 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…

Avalanche Weekly: Cale Makar, Injuries, and Wins

J.D. Killian | November 13, 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…

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