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5 Underrated Fantasy Hockey Goalies to Draft in 2022-23

Rob Couch | October 3, 2022

Fantasy hockey is upon us and there is still plenty of time to draft. That being said, goaltenders are always an important position. You must think about how competitive the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Fantasy, NHL Goaltending

Avalanche’s Francouz Deserves Shot at Top Goaltending Spot

Kerry Collins | July 15, 2022

Colorado Avalanche president Joe Sakic’s moves throughout last season’s Stanley Cup run are well documented, including plugging in goaltenders that have consistently delivered. The team will have their third No.…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending

Goaltending Should Be the Avalanche’s No. 1 Priority

Len Vlahos | July 2, 2022

As the Denver street sweepers continue to remove confetti from the parade route traveled by the Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, and as the players start their rotation of…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending

Avalanche’s Defense Has Team On Cusp of the Stanley Cup

Kerry Collins | June 11, 2022

There has been a lot of pomp and praise around the offensive presence of the Colorado Avalanche during this postseason. It has come with good reason, as the Avs have…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice

Weekly Lost & Found: Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers & Colorado Avalanche

Sean Raggio | June 6, 2022

The Western and Eastern Conference Finals are well underway and have definitely raised some eyebrows thus far relative to expectations. This Weekly Lost & Found will reflect on the now-eliminated…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Column, Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Looking to Turn Playoff Fortunes Around at Home

Dale Bochon | June 4, 2022

After a challenging 2021-22 NHL season where the Edmonton Oilers were counted out many times, they find themselves down 2-0 in the 2022 NHL Western Conference Final against the Colorado…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers

Avalanche Game 2 Defeat of the Oilers: By the Numbers

Len Vlahos | June 3, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Edmonton Oilers for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final at Ball Arena in Denver Thursday night and turned in one of their most dominating,…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 7-3 Victory Over Predators in Game 3

Kerry Collins | May 8, 2022

Say what you want about the Nashville Predators, but they’re certainly gracious hosts. The Predators were content to give the Colorado Avalanche plenty of chances with the man advantage on…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche Give Francouz a Well-Earned Contract

Craig Jones | March 13, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche have tied up their backup netminder Pavel Francouz for another two years, it was announced on Saturday. The 31-year-old has signed a two-year deal worth an average…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending, Avalanche Transactions

3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s 2-1 Loss To Coyotes – 3/3/22

Kerry Collins | March 4, 2022

The Arizona Coyotes haven’t had a lot to cheer about this season, but they were able to beat the team with the NHL’s best record for the second time in…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche Have Tough Decision in Net With Francouz Back

Marko Zlomislic | February 6, 2022

The offseason acquisition of Darcy Kuemper from the Arizona Coyotes signaled that a new leading man had entered the Colorado Avalanche crease after the departure of Vezina Trophy finalist Philipp…

Categories Advanced Stats, Avalanche Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s Shutout Win Over Blackhawks – 1/24/22

Craig Jones | January 25, 2022

With a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the Colorado Avalanche stretched their home winning streak to 16 games. It’s another win when the Avalanche weren’t at their…

Categories Colorado Avalanche
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