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Avalanche Make Early Statement With Surprising Sam Malinski Decision

Unlike what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. believes, the Colorado Avalanche take a much different approach to past performance. Jared Bednar has already made a statement.

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31 Wins Make Avalanche’s Wedgewood More Than a Backup

Thirty-one wins should buy a goaltender more than the occasional night off for somebody else. Scott Wedgewood gave the Colorado Avalanche that many in 2025, along with a .921 save percentage (SV%).

Nathan MacKinnon News / Professor Press Box / October 9

What Keeps the Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Pushing?

Something about Nathan MacKinnon in the second intermission of Wednesday night's game on Prime against the Winnipeg Jets caught my attention. It wasn't another highlight-reel play or another reminder that he's one of the best players in hockey.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 9

L’Heureux Already Showing Immense Value To The Avalanche's Bottom-Six

Drafted with the 27th pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Zachary L’Heureux showed much promise in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). His game revolved around his physicality and his willingness to hit anyone along the boards to battle for the puck.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 9

Avalanche Forward Logan O'Connor Steps Away Following Family Tragedy

The Colorado Avalanche were expecting Logan O’Connor to take the ice in his return from injury this week. Instead, the team is supporting him through an incredibly sad announcement.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 7-3 Win Over the Flames

The Colorado Avalanche, coming off a tough 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets just a day prior, no doubt had something to prove coming into Thursday’s tilt with the lowly Calgary Flames.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 9

Cale Makar notches 3 points in Avalanche rout of Flames

Cale Makar scored twice in a three-point game in his hometown and both Devon Toews and Jaden Schwartz notched a pair of goals to lead the visiting Colorado Avalanche to a 7-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

Logan O’Connor Taking Leave From Avalanche After Death Of Father, Former NHLer Myles

Earlier this evening, the Colorado Avalanche announced that Logan O’Connor’s father, Myles O’Connor, has suddenly passed away at the age of 59, stating, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Logan’s father, Myles O’Connor.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Logan O’Connor to take time away from Avalanche following father’s passing

The Colorado Avalanche will be without Logan O’Connor for the time being, as the team announced on Thursday that the right winger would be away from the team to spend time with his family.

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 8

Avalanche Look To Bounce Back Against Flames In First Back-To-Back

The Colorado Avalanche are set to take on the Calgary Flames for the first time this season in the second leg of their first back-to-back. Coming off their first loss of the season against the Winnipeg Jets, and in devastating fashion.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 8

Avalanche's First Loss Reveals an Unexpected Bright Spot

After starting the season off strong, the Colorado Avalanche suffered their first loss of the season on Wednesday evening. But all was not lost in the 3-2 defeat against the Winnipeg Jets.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Loss to the Jets

The Colorado Avalanche have only played two games so far, but it has largely been fireworks. Playing their old Central Division foes, the Winnipeg Jets, the Avalanche hoped to continue their positive momentum after splitting a pair of preseason games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 8

NHL-worst Flames catch Avalanche on back end of 2-day, 2-game trip

The Colorado Avalanche will be looking for a quick rebound when they visit the Calgary Flames on Thursday. After opening the season with a pair of victories while outscoring their opponents by a 14-5 margin, the Avalanche took their first loss of the season on Wednesday, a 3-2 defeat in Winnipeg to kick off a two-day, two-game road trip.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Will Roman Reigns Appear on Tonight's WWE RAW? Everything You Need To Know

WWE RAW returns to the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, for its final episode before Money in the Bank. With the October 10 event now only days away, several of the show’s biggest storylines are set to take another step forward.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 4

Martin Necas' 3 points help Avalanche blast Blues

Martin Necas had two goals and added an assist, Nathan MacKinnon had three assists, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 in Denver on Saturday night.

Vladislav Kamenev News / Inside The Rink / October 2

ECHL: Former NHL Forward Vladislav Kamenev Signs with Bloomington

The Bloomington Bison added a player with experience at nearly every level Thursday, signing former NHL forward Vladislav Kamenev to a standard player contract for the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Reveals What Sparked Fight Against LA Kings Player

Colorado Avalanche alternate captain Nathan MacKinnon explained his fight with the Los Angeles Kings’ Brandt Clarke after the Avs opened their season with an 8-4 victory over their conference rivals.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Avalanche’s Cale Makar reveals why it’s tough to win fight against Nathan MacKinnon

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon opened the 2026-27 season with two goals and eight shots on net, but his fight with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke became one of the biggest moments of Wednesday night’s 8-4 win at Ball Arena.

Jared Bednar News / Yardbarker / September 30

Avalanche's latest move signals confidence in Jared Bednar, but will HC deliver?

Colorado Avalanche 10th-year head coach Jared Bednar has won a lot in the Mile High City, but critics argue he hasn't won enough. The organization appears to disagree.

Avalanche promote Andrew Cogliano to assistant GM

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Andrew Cogliano News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Avalanche promote Andrew Cogliano to assistant GM

A familiar name is working his way up the ranks of the Colorado Avalanche organization. On Tuesday, the Avalanche announced that Andrew Cogliano has been promoted to assistant general manager.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 28

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

There was never a question as to whether or not the Colorado Avalanche would sign defenseman Cale Makar to a long-term contract extension. The question was always a matter of when it would get done, how many years it would be worth, and how much money it would involve.

Six potential trade destinations for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck

Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?

Four under-the-radar PTO candidates for NHL teams to consider

Ranking the Western Conference's biggest winners this summer

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