Dear Santa: Avalanche 2020-21 Wish List Julian Mongillo | December 18, 2020 With Christmas just around the corner and everyone getting into the holiday spirit, it is no different for NHL teams. While many of the Avalanche faithful probably have “Reverse Retro…
World Juniors’ History is Filled with Junior-A Standouts Jonathan Hodgson | November 29, 2020 This time of year, the thoughts of Canadian hockey fans center around the annual tradition that is the World Junior Championship. For a few weeks every season, the best junior…
Colorado Avalanche’s ‘Untouchable’ Prospects for 2020-21 Julian Mongillo | November 16, 2020 Drafting and developing prospects is one of the most effective ways to improve a franchise. The Colorado Avalanche have been able to find a good balance between drafting and developing,…
Avalanche’s 3 Best Contracts for 2021 Julian Mongillo | November 10, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche have been competitive over the last number of seasons — that can be accredited to good contract signings from management. The team was able to take advantage…
Avalanche’s Makar Could Join an Elite Group Alex Hobson | November 6, 2020 It’s no secret that the Colorado Avalanche have a special player on the back end. Some may have known right from the minute they drafted Cale Makar. Some may have…
Cale Makar Wins Calder Trophy Brandon Share-Cohen | September 21, 2020 Cale Makar has been named the Calder Trophy Winner for the 2019-20 season as the NHL’s rookie of the year. Makar joins teammates Gabriel Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon as Avalanche…
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…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Stars, Avs, Oilers, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | July 20, 2020 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins are getting some players back, while the Avalanche may have lost a key piece. The Edmonton Oilers have a young defenseman who…
Prospects News & Rumors: Calder Finalists, Sorokin, Clang Eugene Helfrick | July 16, 2020 Despite being halfway through the summer, on July 15 the NHL announced the finalists for the Calder Trophy. Also, the New York Islanders announced the signing of one of their…
Avalanche: Top 5 Breakout Players of the 2019-20 Season Julian Mongillo | May 1, 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…
Hobey Baker Award-Winning Defencemen Ranked Tyler Kuehl | April 23, 2020 The Hobey Baker Award has been given to the player in collegiate hockey that exemplifies excellence, both on and off the ice, since 1981. Of the 40 men who have…
Avalanche’s Samuel Girard Delivering Nick Haydon | March 12, 2020 With over 220 games under his belt, it’s easy to forget that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard is only 21 years old. His NHL experience at such a young age…
