Posts About "Mikko Rantanen"
Avalanche Tearing It up on 9-Game Point Streak
November 30th, 2018 On Nov. 10, the Colorado Avalanche looked to be coming back to earth after a hot start to the season. They were on a five-game losing streak where they earned a single point from an overtime loss to the Washington Capitals. They were starting to free-fall in the standings. It was starting to look like maybe the critics were...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Rantanen, More
November 15th, 2018 In today's rumor rundown, many NHL insiders think the Pittsburgh Penguins are still contemplating moves, the Colorado Avalanche are realizing they have an important decision coming with their top-scoring forward and the Maple Leafs have set the asking price for William Nylander. Penguins Just Getting Started With Moves? Via Pens Inside...
Avalanche's Top Line Keys Hot Start
November 1st, 2018 Coach Jared Bednar of the Colorado Avalanche tried an experiment a little over a year ago which paid off big for the team. Instead of spreading out his scoring talent, Bednar elected to throw this top players together to see what would happen. Fortunately for Bednar and the Avalanche, something special ensued. Putting team...
Mikko Rantanen: Avalanche's Flying Finn
October 24th, 2018 You may not know who Mikko Rantanen is, but you should. Currently, he leads the NHL in assists (12) and is tied for first (1st!) in points (16). The 21-year-old winger is a key part of one of the best, if not the best lines in the league. He’s the young pup on the Colorado Avalanche’s top line alongside two graybeards -...
Avalanche Weekly Roundup
October 13th, 2018 Welcome to the first installment of the Colorado Avalanche Weekly Roundup, where you can read about the highlights and lowlights from the past week paired with a fair dose of commentary. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy! The Colorado Avalanche launched into the season with some exciting play, winning their first two games at home before...
Mikko Rantanen: Avalanche's Rising Star?
August 14th, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche enter the new season hoping Mikko Rantanen can build on his sophomore success. In one of the more impressive –and under-reported - second-year performances in the NHL, Rantanen could be the team’s secret weapon. While the slow summer months lead to discussions about which stars will rise and fall and argue over...
