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John Mitchell

Players the Colorado Avalanche Should Move

Kevin Goff | June 19, 2016

The buyout window has opened and the NHL Draft is rapidly approaching. The next couple of weeks will see NHL teams start the process of making changes to begin forming…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Mitchell is a Key Depth Piece for the Avalanche

Kenneth Ferguson | August 6, 2015

Colorado Avalanche center John Mitchell finished last season eighth on the team in points with 26, despite only playing in 68 games. Mitchell signed with the Avalanche as a free…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

John Mitchell’s Return Followed by an Avalanche of Goals.

Harrison Prolic | December 21, 2014

It’s been hard for John Mitchell this season, surely. For him it must have seemed like he’s been watching more than playing this year. He came into the season injured…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

John Mitchell is Mr.Utility

Sebastian Noble | October 11, 2014

Colorado center John Mitchell could possibly be one of the most under appreciated players in the NHL. He certainly is amongst Colorado Avalanche fans. He does everything you can ask…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche: High Five

Joey Suyeishi | March 22, 2013

Although the Colorado Avalanche currently sit dead-last in the Western Conference and 29th overall out of 30 NHL teams, they are still only six points out of the eighth and…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche Seeing New Leaders Step Up

Kevin Goff | February 2, 2013

Even though the season is still in the early stages, Colorado was teetering on the edge of a disastrous start, which could have doomed the Avalanche due to the shortened season.

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Bobkov Shines In Net As Admirals Shutout Ice Caps 2-0

Ted Warren | October 28, 2012

A sold out Mile One Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland saw 21-year-old Igor Bobkov turn away 38 shots that led the Admirals to a shutout victory 2-0. The Admirals will…

Categories AHL

New York Rangers: Recapping Day One of Free Agency

Michael Rappaport | July 2, 2012

Entering free agency, the New York Rangers were one of the teams that was expected to make a major move. However, July 1st came and passed, and The Rangers, just…

Categories Free Agents, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Trades Contracts and Transactions

NHL Free Agency: Which New York Rangers Will Return?

Michael Rappaport | June 15, 2012

In the 2011-12 season, the New York Rangers established themselves as one of the best teams in the NHL. They recorded 51 wins and 109 points during the regular season,…

Categories Free Agents, New York Rangers, Previews and Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs: Not All The Leafs Have Fallen

Stephen Stoneman | May 15, 2012

Since the NHL lockout, The Toronto Maple Leafs have been more recognized for their play on the the links than they are for their time around the rinks in the…

Categories AHL, Toronto Maple Leafs

New York Rangers bolstered by Blue Line Benefits

Heidi Werner | December 30, 2011

With a crunching 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, New York Rangers coach John Tortorella commented on his defense, “I wouldn’t say it was defensive. I’d say it’s some brain-dead…

Categories AHL, New York Rangers, Winter Classic

New York Rangers look to AHL for Offensive Help

Patrick Kearns | November 24, 2011

Throughout the ebbs and flows of an NHL season, a team is bound to run into a goal scoring draught. After winning seven in a row, the New York Rangers…

Categories AHL, New York Rangers

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