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Avalanche’s Path to Repeating as Stanley Cup Champions

John Wiens | October 16, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche are favorites to repeat as Stanley Cup champions this season, and one only needs to point at the game against the Chicago Blackhawks to show why. The…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice

5 Longshots for the 2022-23 Hart Trophy

Stephen Ground | October 16, 2022

There is no higher individual honor in the National Hockey League than the Hart Trophy. Chosen by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) and awarded “to the player adjudged to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Previews and Predictions

Avalanche’s Cale Makar Making Strong Case for Hall of Fame

Marko Zlomislic | October 5, 2022

On the heels of Cale Makar‘s magnificent 2021-22 campaign in which he won his first career Norris Trophy and helped lead the Colorado Avalanche to their third Stanley Cup in…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice

Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner as a Defenseman? It’s Possible

The Old Prof | September 30, 2022

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs be gearing for a huge change that involves Mitch Marner? To consider this possibility, let’s start by reviewing a unique event that occurred in the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Central Division Rankings: Defensemen

Marcus Ashpaugh | September 27, 2022

Preseason rankings can be difficult, especially for defensemen. A lot of projection goes into this, and player roles are a huge part in determining if the overall defensive unit is…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets

Lightning Now Chasing Avalanche for Stanley Cup

Lydia Szyjka | September 25, 2022

Last season when the Tampa Bay Lightning were the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, they were always predicted among the top teams to win the Cup. “You’re the champions until…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, Tampa Bay Lightning

Winnipeg Jets 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Colorado Avalanche

Keith Forsyth | September 18, 2022

In 2022-23, the Winnipeg Jets have 26 tilts against fellow Central Division teams — four games apiece against the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Winnipeg Jets

4 Reasons the Avalanche Will Win the 2023 Stanley Cup

Marko Zlomislic | September 16, 2022

With the beginning of the 2022-23 NHL regular season mere weeks away, the preseason hype machines have roared to life. A number of teams – such as the Carolina Hurricanes,…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Previews and Predictions

5 Avalanche Predictions for the 2022-23 Season

Len Vlahos | August 30, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche will enter the 2022-23 season as the odds-on-favorite to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions. The team has kept most of their core group intact, with Nathan MacKinnon,…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Blues 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Colorado Avalanche

Mike Meyer | August 27, 2022

The St. Louis Blues will meet their Central Division rivals 26 times during the regular season, which includes four matchups against the Colorado Avalanche. How will they fare against the reigning Stanley…

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Maple Leafs’ Rielly is Biggest Key to Advancing in Playoffs

Mark Scheig | August 24, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs are about to enter one of their biggest years in franchise history. That is not a stretch considering their recent history. Failed playoff after failed playoff…

Categories Commentary, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 NHL Player Types That Are Going Extinct

Mike Fink | August 14, 2022

The NHL has shifted in recent years and continues to evolve with each passing season. With the league changing and teams valuing versatility along with skill at every level, the…

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