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3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-2 Loss to the Senators

Ryan Womeldorf | January 29, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche have had an interesting week so far. They have struggled on the ice of late, but solidified the future of their blueline by providing a contract extension…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Win Over the Capitals

Ryan Womeldorf | January 20, 2026

For the first time all season, the Colorado Avalanche have had a rough go of it. Back-to-back losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators, not to mention a…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Players on Czechia’s Men’s Team to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Zach Martin | January 7, 2026

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Czech Ice Hockey Federation announced its 2026 Winter Olympics men’s roster for as they look to build on its Men’s World Championship title from 2024. Czech hockey…

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Avalanche Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – MacKinnon, Makar, Necas and More

THW Staff | December 29, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche enter the final week of 2025 as the NHL’s premier team, sitting atop the league standings with a dominant record. Here are the key storylines surrounding the…

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Colorado Avalanche’s Top 3 Christmas Wishes for 2025

Ryan Womeldorf | December 8, 2025

It is hard to ask for more than the Colorado Avalanche have already received in the 2025-26 season. They are the top team in the NHL standings, have three of…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 3-2 Win Over the Rangers

Ryan Womeldorf | December 7, 2025

After being handily beaten by the New York Islanders on Thursday, the Colorado Avalanche looked to salvage their New York trip by taking out the Rangers on Saturday afternoon. The…

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Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Stars of November

Zach Martin | December 1, 2025

This season, the Colorado Avalanche are playing at a level that is unmatched by any other NHL team. They’re on a 16-game point streak with an 18-1-6 record. The Avalanche…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Column

3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s 6-3 Win Over the Sabres

Ryan Womeldorf | November 14, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche have been playing like a house of fire lately. With dominant wins over the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks recently, they get a bit of a break…

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3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 4-1 Win Over the Ducks

Ryan Womeldorf | November 12, 2025

It has been an eventful few days for the Colorado Avalanche. They won their third game in a row on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks, their first in overtime after…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Canucks Hesitant on Sherwood, Makar Contract & More NHL Rumours

Jacob Billington | November 1, 2025

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at the Vancouver Canucks’ hesitancy when it comes to Kiefer Sherwood‘s next deal. We also look at how much the Colorado Avalanche may…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals

Bedard Delay, Bouchard Benching, Necas Deal & More NHL Rumors

Jim Parsons | October 31, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evan Bouchard continues to struggle for the Edmonton Oilers. Are they prepared to send a message to the defenseman? Meanwhile, one insider notes that the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Rumors

Martin Necas Signs 8-Year Extension With Avalanche

Andrew Forbes | October 30, 2025

A deal they were hoping to get done sooner than later, the Colorado Avalanche and forward Martin Necas have agreed on an eight-year contract extension worth $92 million. The deal…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, NHL News
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