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Michael Rouleau

I am a passionate storyteller who loves writing about sports, especially hockey. I am a freelance writer covering my favorite NHL team, the Colorado Avalanche. Other than hockey, I have written about the NBA and EPL in the past.

Who Should the Avalanche Make their Sixth Defenseman?

Michael Rouleau | October 16, 2020

The idea of reaching a level of normalcy in 2020 has been next to impossible. Luckily, sports provided a much-needed distraction towards the end of the summer with a unique…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Ryan Graves’ New Contract a Bargain for the Avalanche

Michael Rouleau | October 14, 2020

While most of us in Canada spent the long Thanksgiving weekend with our families enjoying an overwhelming amount of delicious turkey and stuffing, Joe Sakic and his staff were hard…

Categories Avalanche Transactions

The Avalanche Should Re-Sign Nieto at the Right Price

Michael Rouleau | October 8, 2020

Entering the 2020 offseason with $22.4 million in cap space, some believed the Colorado Avalanche would make a splash in free agency. However, with several key restricted free agents, the…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Free Agents

The Avalanche’s Jared Bednar is the Man For The Job

Michael Rouleau | October 3, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche have become a dominant team in the NHL. Led by arguably the best player in the game, Nathan MacKinnon, the Avs are entering the 2020-21 season with…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, NHL Coaching

The Avalanche Must Re-Sign This New Improved Version of Nichushkin

Michael Rouleau | September 29, 2020

Copy edit done

– Selke Trophy, not Selke Award

Other than that, nice job with Trial Post No. 2

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Free Agents

Avalanche Re-Signing Tyson Jost Is Worth the Risk

Michael Rouleau | September 24, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche have important decisions to address regarding their restricted free agents this offseason. Despite not being priority No. 1, 22-year-old restricted free agent Tyson Jost deserves considerable attention.…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Free Agents

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