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Kevin Goff

I'm a Denver native who has been a fan of the Avalanche since they came to town and a fan of the game before that. I started writing my own blog a couple years ago before moving to Bleacher Report and becoming a Featured Columnist there. You can also find me the Burgundy Brigade Podcast

Semyon Varlamov: The Numbers Are Lying

Kevin Goff | March 4, 2013

The Colorado Avalanche are struggling to find their consistency in pretty much every place on the ice. Offensively they are either putting up six goals at a time or they…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

How Will Ryan O’Reilly’s Return Affect the Avalanche Roster

Kevin Goff | March 2, 2013

The sage is over, with a swift flick of a wrist, the Colorado Avalanche matched the offer sheet put to Ryan O’Reilly by the Calgary Flames, and O’Reilly will remain a…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Ryan O’Reilly Signs Offer Sheet With Calgary Flames

Kevin Goff | February 28, 2013

Finally, the Ryan O’Reilly saga will come to an end after months upon months of nonsense. Today, TSN reported that the Calgary Flames have signed Ryan O’Reilly an offer sheet at…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

It’s Time For the Avalanche to Trade Ryan O’Reilly

Kevin Goff | February 12, 2013

The situation between the Colorado Avalanche and Ryan O’Reilly has remained at a point of child-like inflexibility between both parties for months now. This is nothing really new to Avalanche…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche Defense is Team’s Weakest Link

Kevin Goff | February 8, 2013

The Colorado Avalanche is a team that has several up-and-coming young players with a great amount of skill. The offensive side of this team is really beginning to come together…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Ryan O’Reilly To Blame For Contract Dispute

Kevin Goff | February 5, 2013

The Ryan O’Reilly saga has been going on for what seems like an eternity. After being labeled as Greg Sherman’s top priority heading into the off-season, Ryan O’Reilly is now…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche Seeing New Leaders Step Up

Kevin Goff | February 2, 2013

Even though the season is still in the early stages, Colorado was teetering on the edge of a disastrous start, which could have doomed the Avalanche due to the shortened season.

Categories Colorado Avalanche

A Tale of Two Teams: The 2013 Colorado Avalanche

Kevin Goff | January 31, 2013

  The 2013 Colorado Avalanche are beginning to remind me of a previous version of this team, and not one that draws a favorable comparison. This Avalanche team is beginning…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche: Potential Contingency Plans For Ryan O’Reilly

Kevin Goff | January 24, 2013

Nobody wants to believe that it could happen but the possibility has to be considered. Ryan O’Reilly might not re-sign with the Avalanche for a while. There, I said it.…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Steve Downie Injury May Help Ryan O’Reilly Situation

Kevin Goff | January 24, 2013

Despite a strong win against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night’s home opener, the Colorado Avalanche end up with some bad news after the fact. Scrappy forward, Steve Downie,…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Injury Report

Colorado Avalanche Opening Night Loss Reveals Keys to Season

Kevin Goff | January 20, 2013

The Colorado Avalanche opened up their season with a loss to the Minnesota Wild. After a brilliant first period that saw the Avalanche dominate every aspect of the game, they…

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Colorado Avalanche Set Opening Night Roster With a Few Surprises

Kevin Goff | January 17, 2013

After day four of training camp, the Colorado Avalanche announced that they had trimmed their roster down to 23 players and set their roster for opening night. While there were several…

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