Posts About "Andre Burakovsky"
3 Underrated Capitals From the Ovechkin Era
August 5th, 2020 Ever since Alexander Ovechkin joined the Washington Capitals' lineup for the start of the 2005-06 season, he has been the face of the franchise. He has become a perennial 50-goal scorer and one of if not the most popular player in the NHL. With a resume like the one that Ovechkin has assembled, it goes without saying that he casts a CN...
5 Keys to Avalanche 2020 Playoff Success
June 14th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche experienced several high-profile injuries during the 2019-20 season. A fully healthy squad should make a deep run in the playoffs, and expectations couldn’t be higher. All eyes will be on Nate MacKinnon to lead the club back to the Stanley Cup Final, but there are several nuances to the...
Avalanche: Top 5 Breakout Players of the 2019-20 Season
May 1st, 2020 With the NHL at a standstill and the future of the season still up in the air, what better time to look at the Colorado Avalanche's success this season and who's most responsible for that success. Before the league began its hiatus, the Avalanche were nipping at the heels of the reigning Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues, sitting two...
Cup-Winning Capitals: Where Are They Now?
April 23rd, 2020 A lot has changed within the Washington Capitals organization in the two seasons following their 2018 Stanley Cup championship run. To begin, head coach Barry Trotz and his coaching staff made the transition from the nation's capital to Long Island two weeks after their Stanley Cup victory. Most notably, a significant number of...
Avalanche Face Big Choices on Players With Expiring Contracts
April 13th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche face some interesting choices over the offseason. They could be set for another substantial roster change. Currently, 12 players listed on the team’s starting roster sit on contracts ending whenever the 2019-20 season’s over. It’s the perfect time to look at each player and consider their chances of staying...
Avalanche's Offensive Additions Paying Off
February 28th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche entered the offseason needing to add depth to their offense. Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, and Mikko Rantanen formed arguably the most potent line in the NHL. The Avalanche struggled, however, to complement that talent with scoring from the second, third, and fourth lines. They made a few moves, some...
Avalanche Players Rave About Jared Bednar
February 8th, 2020 What a difference three years makes. Turn back the calendar to the end of the 2016-17 season. To say things in Colorado were not good wouldn't give justice to just how bad things were. The Avalanche suffered through a 60-loss season and a lot of drama. Most notably, the Matt Duchene situation was playing out. Talk about walking...
Burakovsky, Fluke Goal, Spark Avalanche's 6-1 Rout of Sabres
February 4th, 2020 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Andre Burakovsky had a goal and three assists for a career-best four points in the Colorado Avalanche’s 6-1 win over the spiraling Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Samuel Girard sparked the rout with the opening goal by chasing down a loose puck that no one, including Sabres goalie Carter Hutton, could spot in a...
Avalanche Players on the Rise
January 29th, 2020 While the Colorado Avalanche vie for the top of the Central Division and the Western Conference, many of their players are looking at hitting career scoring records. The saying goes that a rising tide raises all boats. A successful Avalanche team boasts some interesting players on pace for new career highs. Some jumps are...
Avalanche: Predicting André Burakovsky's Next Contract
January 21st, 2020 Drafted 23rd overall by the Washington Capitals in 2013, and acquired by the Colorado Avalanche in June 2019 for a 2020 second-round pick, 2020 third-round pick, and the signing rights to Scott Kosmachuk, André Burakovsky has now settled into a role in the Avalanche's top six. At the time of writing, Burakovsky is 24 years old and...
Will Healthy Avalanche Have Happy Holidays?
December 4th, 2019 Mikko Rantanen is back. Gabriel Landeskog is traveling with the team and may play on the road. Nathan MacKinnon is playing some of his best hockey ever. The top line is almost one hundred percent. Matt Calvert and Andre Burakovsky are nearing their returns. The Colorado Avalanche has managed to persevere through some major injuries...
Avalanche Weekly: MacKinnon's Star Shines and Rantanen Returns
December 4th, 2019 The Colorado Avalanche finished the month of November like – an avalanche, only with goals instead of snow. While it was American Thanksgiving, the team didn’t get much rest. They battled opponents in three games over four days. Here are the good, bad, and ugly leftovers as the Avalanche gave their fanbase more to celebrate and be...
Avalanche Weekly: Giving Thanks for Healing
November 28th, 2019 It’s American Thanksgiving and the Colorado Avalanche enter the season with a lot to be thankful for. This week’s Avalanche Weekly breaks down the good, bad, and ugly for the past week while entering into the spirit of the season. Loosen your belts and refill your cups, it’s time for feasting. The Good – Roasted Turkey with...
