NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Penguins, Avalanche, Rangers, More Jim Parsons | January 7, 2021 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Boston Bruins have named their 20th team captain on Thursday and his name is Patrice Bergeron. In Edmonton, there is a bit of controversy…
Avalanche’s 3 Worst Contracts for 2020-21 Julian Mongillo | November 12, 2020 In the salary cap era, every contract comes with risk, and sometimes the dollar amount attached to a player’s salary overshadows his abilities on the ice. It is more important…
Who Should the Avalanche Make their Sixth Defenseman? Michael Rouleau | October 16, 2020 The idea of reaching a level of normalcy in 2020 has been next to impossible. Luckily, sports provided a much-needed distraction towards the end of the summer with a unique…
Avalanche Players Rave About Jared Bednar Mark Scheig | February 8, 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…
Avs’ Cup Chances Bolstered by Cole’s Stanley Cup Pedigree Leo Bond | April 30, 2019 Evaluating how Ian Cole’s Stanley Cup pedigree (as a two time champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins) enhances Colorado’s current and future playoff chances.
How the Avalanche Cleared Dead Wood J.D. Killian | July 28, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche have embraced their namesake to clear away their old business model and shift their approach to the salary cap in order to build a new foundation for…
Cole Helps Solidify the Avalanche Blue Line J.D. Killian | July 18, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche acquired a surprisingly controversial contract during free agency – Ian Cole. Signed for three years at an annual average of $4.25 million, the 29-year-old left-shooting defenseman should…
5 UFA Depth Defensemen for Maple Leafs Peter Ferrell | May 15, 2018 After the National Hockey League’s seventh-best regular-season team crashed out of the playoffs in spectacular fashion, one thing is clear: the Toronto Maple Leafs desperately need to upgrade their defense…
Playoff Experience Key for Blue Jackets’ Future Kristyn Repke | April 12, 2018 For the first time in franchise history, the Columbus Blue Jackets have qualified for the postseason in back-to-back seasons. This year’s playoff berth also marks the third time in the…
Where Penguins’ 2017-18 Trades Ended Up Julia Stumbaugh | April 1, 2018 With his goal in the Vancouver Canucks’ 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, former Pittsburgh Penguin Derrick Pouliot became the first player in NHL history to have…
What the Blue Jackets Got from Their Winning Streak Mark Scheig | March 25, 2018 St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen stole the show Saturday night. Thanks to 33 saves from Allen, the Blues pushed themselves into a playoff spot after defeating the Blue Jackets 2-1…
Blue Jackets Playoff Push Powered by Cole & Panarin Kristyn Repke | March 7, 2018 The Columbus Blue Jackets made two key acquisitions in the last few months in order to boost their playoff power and add experience. Those two names? Left-winger Artemi Panarin, acquired…