Duchene’s Contract Shows Avalanche Management’s Maturity Geoff Rosenthal | June 24, 2012 In November 2008, Paul Stastny signed a five-year $33 million extension, making his pay comparable to that of Anze Kopitar and Patrick Kane. This came after Stastny’s 24-goal, 71-point rookie…
The magical fourth year: 10 players you want to draft for next season! Fred Poulin | April 25, 2012 In the era of in-depth analysis, sabermetrics and advanced statistics, more and more fantasy experts are talking about the magical fourth season for NHL players. Most of you would ask,…
The Fantasy Five-Hole: Radulov’s Return, Playoff Sleepers and more Brandon Landry | March 20, 2012 Every month, The Fantasy Five-Hole takes a look at some of the most relevant fantasy question on poolies mind. With only 10 or 11 games remaining per team in the regular…
Changing The Culture In Colorado Michael Bannigan | March 1, 2012 The Colorado Avalanche dealt their way into the trade deadline conversation. As mentioned, The Avs acquired forward Steve Downie from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team also involved themselves in…
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: Pre Trade Deadline Musings Chris Wassel | February 20, 2012 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the Pre Trade Deadline edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team…
Second Half Injuries Plague the Colorado Avalanche Again Cheryl Bradley | February 16, 2012 Just when the Colorado Avalanche thought it had the injury bug beaten, the team is slammed with problems. Matt Duchene has been out two weeks longer—and counting—than expected after he…
Mile High Minute: Colorado Avalanche Week in Review Cheryl Bradley | February 15, 2012 Wild Wild West It’s tough being a team in the Western Conference of the NHL, and the Colorado Avalanche are well aware of it. Currently, the team is sitting at…
Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: Valentines And Black Roses Chris Wassel | February 13, 2012 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the Valentine’s Week edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can…
Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: Slave To The Grind Chris Wassel | February 6, 2012 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the next January edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can…
The Infirmary Update Fred Poulin | January 16, 2012 Welcome to week 2 of my new feature that will run weekly until the end of the season to update you on the latest injuries to key players in the…
Should the Colorado Avalanche Trade Paul Stastny? The Hockey Writers | December 2, 2011 The Avalanche are off to a less than desirable start this season with a record of 11-13-1. You’ll see fans point the blame at the coach Joe Sacco often, the…
Early Colorado Avalanche Days: No Complaints The Hockey Writers | October 16, 2011 It’s not you. It’s them. After a disappointing loss in their home opener, the Colorado Avalanche have won four straight games on the road. One of these opponents was the…