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Michael Bannigan

Aspiring journalist at Oakland University. Hockey is a way of life, and I look forward to sharing it with everyone.

Avalanche Enjoy Day One Success

Michael Bannigan | July 2, 2012

While the hockey world waits for decisions by top free agents Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, the Colorado Avalanche quietly had a busy July 1st. One of the teams with…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Free Agents

What to Expect from The Avalanche in Free Agency

Michael Bannigan | June 20, 2012

The Colorado Avalanche continued a busy off-season by signing forward David Jones to a 4-year, $16 million contract. They also resigned defenseman Matt Hunwick with a 2-year, $3.2 million deal.…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Free Agents

Avalanche Keeping Their Leadership for 2012-13

Michael Bannigan | June 4, 2012

The Colorado Avalanche begun a critical off-season by returning head coach Joe Sacco, and resigning team captain Milan Hejduk (the team also signed a trio of minor league goalies, which…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Avengers Assemble! NHL Edition

Michael Bannigan | May 3, 2012

Almost everyone has a favorite super hero. Whether they have super strength or the power to fly, we all love to see our heroes prevail, preferably on the big screen…

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The Beginning Of A Crucial Offseason In Colorado

Michael Bannigan | April 13, 2012

Colorado Avalanche forward Jamie McGinn spent last Sunday tweeting his excitement over Bubba Watson’s thrilling victory at Augusta, where the legendary Masters golf tournament is held every year. Now, the…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Previews and Predictions, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Losing Streak Leaves Avs On The Edge

Michael Bannigan | March 29, 2012

The Colorado Avalanche entered a March 22nd matchup against the Phoenix Coyotes on a 6 game point streak , going 5-0-1 in those games. That streak put them in the…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Uncategorized

Paul Stastny Picking His Game Up In March

Michael Bannigan | March 23, 2012

If the Colorado Avalanche finish in the top 8 of the West this season, several recent factors can explain. Semyon Varlamov dominating the crease, increased defensive play from last year…

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Avs Begin Final Stretch

Michael Bannigan | March 15, 2012

Fans of the 7-11 seeds in the Western Conference can agree on one thing: the playoffs started weeks ago for them. None of that sentiment is lost in Colorado, a…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Semyon Varlamov Giving Avs Playoff Hopes

Michael Bannigan | March 8, 2012

Semyon Varlamov, for the most part, began his career as a Colorado Avalanche netminder on shaky ground. Before his start on February 11th at St. Louis, “Varly” surrendered 5 goals…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Changing The Culture In Colorado

Michael Bannigan | March 1, 2012

The Colorado Avalanche dealt their way into the trade deadline conversation. As  mentioned, The Avs acquired forward Steve Downie from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team also involved themselves in…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, NHL Rumors, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Steve Downie: A Turning Point For Colorado?

Michael Bannigan | February 22, 2012

By now, most hockey fans have heard the news. Yesterday, The Colorado Avalanche completed a surprising trade for the second year in a row. This time, the Avs involved themselves…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, NHL Rumors, Player Profiles, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trades Contracts and Transactions

The Detroit Red Wings: The Model Franchise

Michael Bannigan | February 15, 2012

“The free agency era”, as most sports have used to coin in, refers generally to the current structure of the industry. No longer will teams be able to dominate like…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, News
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