Avalanche Playoffs Sunk by Injuries and Not So Special Teams Julian Mongillo | September 21, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche was one of the deepest teams left in the playoffs but their depth quickly diminished when key injuries plagued the team in the second round. Although injuries…
Avalanche Have Big Decision to Make on Zadorov Julian Mongillo | September 20, 2020 In the first installment of the Colorado Avalanche offseason, it was predicted that left-shot defenseman Ryan Graves would receive a contract extension after having a great first full year in…
Nathan MacKinnon Is Destined for the Hockey Hall of Fame Chris Haddad | September 13, 2020 Without question, Nathan MacKinnon is the Colorado Avalanche’s best homegrown player in a generation. He’s the club’s most complete player, leading the Avs in scoring during the past four seasons.…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Flyers, Oilers, Avs, Canadiens, More Jim Parsons | September 11, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that Mikko Koivu and the Minnesota Wild have come to the end of their road together. In Montreal, speculation is the Canadiens…
3 Takeaways from Stars’ Game 6 Loss Victor Nuño | September 3, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche forced Game 7 against the Dallas Stars after being down 3-1 in the series, winning both Games 5 and 6. After Miro Heiskanen scored first in Game…
Avalanche Finally Find the Net in Crucial Game 5 Win Julian Mongillo | September 1, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche faced their first elimination game of the 2020 Playoffs and battled hard enough to play another day. The Avs scored five unanswered first-period goals to take down…
Heiskanen, Hughes & Makar Exemplify New Player-Development Models Ryan Gayso | August 30, 2020 It is no question that the NHL’s style of play is transitioning into a fast and exciting game for all to enjoy. Gone is the “clutch and grab” era, along…
Sharks’ Alumni Contributing & Succeeding in 2020 Playoffs Victor Nuño | August 28, 2020 After a dismal 2019-20 regular season, the San Jose Sharks didn’t qualify for the expanded 24-team playoffs. There are however several former Sharks’ who have moved on to other teams…
Avalanche’s Depth Comes up Big in First Win of Round 2 Julian Mongillo | August 27, 2020 Despite being in a 2-0 series deficit to the Dallas Stars, which many may not have predicted, the Colorado Avalanche answered back in Game 3 with a 6-4 victory. This…
Avs’ Lack of Roster Depth Leads to Deep 2-0 Series Hole Chris Haddad | August 26, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche’s Game 2 loss to the Dallas Stars was a prime example of how a few undisciplined mistakes can totally swing momentum in the opposite direction. The Avs…
Avalanche Lose Johnson, Grubauer in Game 1 Loss to Stars Chris Haddad | August 24, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche’s 5-3 loss in Game 1 of their Round 2 series may be best remembered for how they lost it rather than how the Dallas Stars won it.…
Avalanche’s Special Teams Success Buries Coyotes to Advance Julian Mongillo | August 20, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche kept the good times rolling and the offense clicking with another barrage of goals, sending the Arizona Coyotes back to the desert in five games and booking…