Colorado Avalanche: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Samuel Girard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24

Penguins Acquire Samuel Girard From Avalanche

The Penguins acquired left-shot blue-liner Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak, both teams announced Tuesday.

Mario Ferraro News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Avalanche Linked to $13 Million Defenseman During NHL Olympic Break

The Colorado Avalanche might be shopping before the 2026 NHL trade deadline, and among the names that keep recurring is San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Cale Makar News / Professor Press Box / February 23

One Gamble, One Goal Against: How OT Hinged on Makar

Overtime hockey can be a cruel game. You’re tired, the ice is banged up, every touch feels amplified, and one small decision can swing the game. That’s exactly what happened in the gold medal thriller when the game-winning goal snuck in — all traced back to one gamble by Cale Makar.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 23

One Makar Play Should Change the Narrative on Evan Bouchard

Even though Cale Makar is widely considered the best defenseman in the NHL, he’s catching a lot of flak for his decision to drift back in 3-on-3 overtime, the sequence in which Team Canada lost the gold medal.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Yardbarker / February 23

MacKinnon shares bold 'better team' take about Canada loss to USA

Defiant Nathan MacKinnon shares bold 'better team' take about Canada loss to United States

Jack Hughes scored a "golden goal" early in overtime, propelling the Americans to a 2-1 victory and securing the gold medal on Sunday.

Team USA's Jack Hughes should seek a good dentist after winning gold medal at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Brotherly love: Jack and Quinn Hughes help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Olympic hockey takeaways: NHL players take tournament to different level

The 'Goalie Stanley Cup Playoff wins leaders' quiz

Nathan MacKinnon News / Breakaway on SI / February 22

Canada’s Nathan MacKinnon Calls Out USA After Gold Medal Game

The hockey world got what they wanted in the gold medal game as powerhouses Team USA and Team Canada faced off for the ultimate prize to end the Olympic tournament.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22

Canucks' trade buzz explodes as Olympic freeze set to lift

The Vancouver Canucks are expected to be busy once the NHL’s Olympic trade freeze lifts Sunday night, even if nothing is imminent. According to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, Vancouver does not currently have a deal lined up to be announced when the freeze ends at 8:59 p.m.

Canucks’ Filip Chytil out indefinitely with facial fracture

How Mikko Rantanen's injury could impact the Stars' deadline plans

Brotherly love: Jack and Quinn Hughes help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Olympic hockey takeaways: NHL players take tournament to different level

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 22

Brock Nelson predicts tears will be flowing thanks to mind-blowing golden Olympics family connections

The USA men’s hockey team has now won three gold medals in the Olympics after Sunday’s triumph over Canada. All three teams had a member of the Christian family on the squad.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / February 22

USA's Brock Nelson Continues Family Legacy With Olympic Gold Medal

Brock Nelson became the third generation of his family to win Olympic hockey gold when Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime at Milano Santagiulia Arena.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 22

Nathan MacKinnon hints that Team Canada was ‘better team’ in crushing Olympics loss to Team USA

On Sunday morning, Team USA hockey won its first gold medal in the better part of five decades with a thrilling win over the Canadian National Team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22

Cale Makar Scores Huge Tying goal for Team Canada

Cale Makar scored a huge tying goal for Team Canada late in the second period of the gold medal game against the USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.

Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / February 21

ECHL: New Mexico Goatheads Announces NHL Affiliate

The ECHL’s newest team, the New Mexico Goatheads, have announced that they’ll be affiliated with the Colorado Avalanche. It is a multi-year affiliation deal between the two sides beginning in the 2026-27 season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / February 20

Colorado Ski Resorts Just Tallied Feet of Snow. Who Got the Most?

Arapahoe Basin: 2 inches (48 hour) Aspen Highlands: 23 inches Aspen Mountain: 22 inches Beaver Creek Resort: 16 inches Breckenridge Ski Resort: 9 inches

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / February 20

Avalanche Center Warns of Dangerous Conditions in Utah Backcountry This Weekend

The Utah Avalanche Center, which forecasts avalanche conditions throughout the Beehive State, is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions across all of Utah’s mountains this weekend in a Special Avalanche Bulletin.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 20

Connor McDavid sets Olympic record, Canada reaches gold-medal game

Connor McDavid sets Olympic record as Canada reaches gold-medal game

Even without their normal captain, Sidney Crosby, Canada showed a resilience in their semifinal win over Finland that makes an eventual gold medal seem inevitable.

Students at Wisconsin went nuts celebrating Hilary Knight's Olympic goal

Four years after scandal, Olympic women's figure skating delivers an utterly redemptive podium

Alysa Liu had six-word message after her gold-medal performance

The '2026 Team Canada men's hockey roster' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 20

‘I never even questioned it’: Cale Makar confident about Canada’s play despite semifinal scare

While the rest of the country was on pins and needles, the Canadian men’s team was as calm as a cucumber, according to one member of their team. When speaking

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / February 20

Colorado Forecasters Are "Very Concerned" About Avalanche Accidents This Weekend

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning backcountry users that it is very concerned about the potential for avalanche accidents this

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

Avalanche Must Address Critical Issue Prior to Playoffs

The Winter Olympics are getting closer to a conclusion and the Colorado Avalanche have had an impact on the teams that have reached the semifinals. While a handful of players continue to focus on a gold medal, Avalanche management are focusing on the stretch run prior to the NHL playoffs.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 17