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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 24
Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche Swap Veteran Defencemen
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Brett Kulak, the teams announced on Tuesday.
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?
NHL 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.
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
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.
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 / 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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
Czechia sends strong message before hockey quarterfinals against Canada
Czechia punched its ticket to the quarterfinals by narrowly getting past Denmark 3-2 on Tuesday.
Jacob MacDonald News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17
Avalanche Place Jacob MacDonald On Waivers
The Avalanche placed defenseman Jacob MacDonald on waivers today, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. He has been sidelined for the entire season due to hip surgery.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / February 17
Avalanche Players Shining at Olympic Games
There is plenty to worry about when the NHL returns to action Feb. 25, but for now the attention of the hockey world is on Milan, Italy. The Avalanche sent a whopping eight members of their roster to the Games, some with significant expectations.
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