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Avalanche Goaltending

Avalanche’s Kuemper Should Be Vezina Trophy Finalist

Marko Zlomislic | April 13, 2022

After Philipp Grubauer, a Vezina Trophy finalist in 2020-21, set sail for Seattle and signed with the Kraken in free agency, the Colorado Avalanche were left with a sizable hole…

Avalanche Give Francouz a Well-Earned Contract

Craig Jones | March 13, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche have tied up their backup netminder Pavel Francouz for another two years, it was announced on Saturday. The 31-year-old has signed a two-year deal worth an average…

Avalanche Have Tough Decision in Net With Francouz Back

Marko Zlomislic | February 6, 2022

The offseason acquisition of Darcy Kuemper from the Arizona Coyotes signaled that a new leading man had entered the Colorado Avalanche crease after the departure of Vezina Trophy finalist Philipp…

Big Questions Surround Avalanche Goaltending

Len Vlahos | December 6, 2021

When Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper suffered an injury during the morning skate this past Tuesday in Toronto, it exposed a number of questions about the strength and depth of…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 14

Greg Boysen | November 14, 2021

This date in National Hockey League history saw a son join his father in the 1,000-point club. There were also plenty of offensive milestones reached while a handful of goaltenders…

Avalanche’s Kuemper Struggling to Replicate Past Success

Marko Zlomislic | October 31, 2021

When entrenched starting goaltender Phillip Grubauer set sail for the unexplored shores of Seattle, the Colorado Avalanche faced an intimidating void in goal. After consecutive seasons in which the playoff…

Avalanche Need Kuemper to Deliver Like Grubauer

Kerry Collins | October 8, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche captured lightning in a bottle when they traded for goaltender Phillip Grubauer three summers ago. Though lightning rarely strikes the same place twice, the Avs are hoping…

Colorado Avalanche Looking at Sabres’ Johansson for Goaltending Depth

Mike Carter | March 15, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche are searching for solutions to their goaltending depth and have recently been kicking tires on the Buffalo Sabres’ Jonas Johansson.  Ever since Pavel Francouz became sidelined at…

Grubauer Has Been Avalanche’s Rock

Kerry Collins | February 19, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche have been blitzed by injuries and missing players due to COVID protocol this season, but there has been one consistent, steadying force. Despite head coach Jared Bednar…

Colorado Avalanche Have Good Options on the Goalie Market

Avery McGrail | January 28, 2021

January 28 is the 9th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day. It is an opportunity to come together and support those who are struggling with mental health. After a year of…

Avalanche Goaltending Depth and the Taxi Squad Scenario

Ryan Shuvera | January 9, 2021

In the first week of Colorado Avalanche training camp, number one goaltender, Philipp Grubauer, was absent alongside four other players. Grubauer, Gabriel Landeskog, and Brandon Saad returned Friday, but the…

Avalanche Need More Consistent Goaltending for Deep Playoff Run

Teagan Giselbrecht | December 11, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche were a regular-season powerhouse in 2019-20, finishing with 92 points, a 42-20-8 record and they tied the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning, for the…

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