Avalanche Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Efficiency Over Volume, Clean Exits THW S. · Oct 5, 2026 · 3 min read
NHL’s Top 5 Defenses Ryan Szporer | September 14, 2026 *this archive was originally written by Eugene Helfrick Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to it. A stout defense can both…
Revisiting the Nazem Kadri Trade The Old Prof | September 14, 2026 When the Toronto Maple Leafs completed their 2018-19 season, they had failed once again to get past the dreaded Boston Bruins during the first playoff series. When the season concluded,…
Colorado Avalanche’s 5 Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era Ryan Womeldorf | September 14, 2026 Part of being a perennial contender means being shrewd and finding good value when re-signing your own players or reaching out to free agents. Colorado Avalanche General Manager Joe Sakic…
The 5 Best Agitators in the NHL Alex Chauvancy | September 10, 2026 What does it take to be a good agitator in today’s NHL? Obviously, you need to get under the opponent’s skin, but you don’t want to be constantly putting your…
8 NHLers Due to Regress in 2026-27 Alex Chauvancy | September 5, 2026 Earlier this week, we looked at nine NHLers who are due to bounce back after tough 2025-26 seasons. Today, let’s look at eight NHLers coming off career seasons who could…
The NHL’s 30 Best Players for 2026-27 Ryan Womeldorf | September 2, 2026 With less than a month to go before the 2026-27 season opens, it is time to look at the league’s best players and see where they fit in the NHL…
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic Has Much Smaller Margin for Error Thanks to Big Contracts Ryan Womeldorf | September 2, 2026 Building a winning team in the NHL might be fun and games, but when it comes time to keep that team together, business becomes much more difficult. Just ask the…
The Real Maple Leafs Comparison to Makar’s Record Deal Isn’t Who You Think Jim Parsons | August 31, 2026 If the money were equal, there’s no debate that Cale Makar is a far better bet than Darren Raddysh. Honestly, it’s a no-brainer. But this week, we learned the money…
Cale Makar’s Extension Puts Bowen Byram Contract Into Perspective Jim Precourt | August 31, 2026 The Chicago Blackhawks paid a hefty price for Bowen Byram in both assets and dollars. Kyle Davidson dealt the fourth overall pick and Louis Crevier to the Buffalo Sabres, and…
NHL Rumours: Makar’s Record-Breaking Deal, Hellebuyck Destinations & More Jacob Billington | August 29, 2026 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at Cale Makar’s record-breaking extension and what it could mean for Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild, too. Next, after…
NHL Rumors: Makar Deal, Hughes Jumpstart, and Oilers Injury Reaction Jim Parsons | August 27, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Colorado Avalanche appear to be closing in on a massive contract extension for Cale Makar that could reset the NHL’s defenseman market. Meanwhile, the…
What the Avalanche Can Expect From New Additions Ryan Womeldorf | August 27, 2026 Aside from trying to figure out Cale Makar’s contract extension, the Avalanche are looking forward to the coming season. After a disappointing sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden…
