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Jim Luchetta

Jim has been a freelance writer for last 3 years and an Avalanche fan for last 15.

The Kids Are Alright: Mikko Rantanen Edition

Jim Luchetta | April 30, 2016

Before Mikko Rantanen had even suited up for the Colorado Avalanche, there was quite a lot of hype surrounding the number 10 overall selection in last year’s draft.  How could…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, Colorado Avalanche

The Kids Are Alright: Nicolas Meloche Edition

Jim Luchetta | April 14, 2016

With the Colorado Avalanche out of the playoffs for the second consecutive year, it’s always nice to take a look at the prospects coming through the pipeline. In the Avalanche’s…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, Colorado Avalanche, Uncategorized

How Should the Avalanche Rebuild Their Blue Line?

Jim Luchetta | April 6, 2016

In today’s NHL, you don’t win the cup without at least three or four things: A true number one center, preferably someone who’s up for the Selke, a number one…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche

The Kids are Alright: J.T. Compher Edition

Jim Luchetta | March 25, 2016

One of the bigger pieces in the Ryan O’Reilly trade, J.T. Compher is currently serving as captain in his junior season at Michigan.  A product of the USA National Team…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, Colorado Avalanche

The Kids Are Alright: Chris Bigras Edition

Jim Luchetta | March 14, 2016

Let’s get this out of the way: Mikko Rantanen is, undoubtedly, the Avalanche’s number one prospect and he’ll be getting his own piece.  But I wanted to start with Chris…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Time to Fire Patrick Roy

Jim Luchetta | March 9, 2016

If the Avalanche Miss the Playoffs, It’s Time to Find A New Coach The Central Division is typically considered one of, if not the, toughest division in the NHL.  From…

Categories Avalanche Management, Colorado Avalanche, Uncategorized

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