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Avalanche Recall Jason Polin

The Avalanche announced today that they’ve recalled forward Jason Polin from AHL Colorado. He fills one of two open spots on the Avs’ active roster after today’s news that Artturi Lehkonen will miss at least a few games after taking a puck to the face last night.

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Avalanche Should Go All Out to Bring in Veteran Center

A 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings felt like the status quo for the Colorado Avalanche. In a week that will be anything but status quo, the trade deadline approaches and the NHL’s heavyweights all seek out opportunities to get better in the quest for a Stanley Cup.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen to ‘miss some time’ with injury

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told reporters following Monday’s 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings that forward Artturi Lehkonen will be out for the forseeable future.

Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen Leaves Game Injured, Will Miss Time

The Colorado Avalanche went down a winger early into Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. Winger Artturi Lehkonen left the game in the first period after a puck caught him up high.

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 / Field Level Media / March 3

Avalanche ruin debut of Kings interim coach D.J. Smith

Martin Necas and Gabriel Landeskog each had a goal and two assists as the visiting Colorado Avalanche earned a 4-2 win against the short-handed Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon takes positives from Milan Olympics experience

It will take more time for the pain of losing to Team USA in the gold medal match at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games to completely go away for Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Avalanche’s Best Trade Deadline Assets

The Colorado Avalanche didn’t waste much time coming out of the Olympic break before they made a roster move. Defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick were sent to the Pittsburgh Penguins for veteran defenseman Brett Kulak.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / February 28

Cale Makar scores twice as Avalanche break through against Blackhawks

Cale Makar scored twice, Gavin Brindley also had a goal, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 in Denver on Saturday night. Mackenzie Blackwood turned away 14 shots and Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas had two assists each for Colorado, which bounced back from a disappointing home loss to Minnesota on Thursday night.

Brett Kulak News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Brett Kulak and the Hidden Moves Behind the Moves

Trades in the NHL get dissected for the contracts, the cap implications, and the on-ice fit. That’s fair game. But there’s another aspect of trades that people don’t think about much.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

NHL Predictions: February 28, Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks continue their road trip by taking on the Colorado Avalanche. Welcome back to a post-Olympic edition of NHL Predictions!

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 28

Avalanche’s dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Colorado Avalanche are the best team in the NHL at this time. They have the most points in the league, and are five points ahead of the next closest team.

Nazem Kadri News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26

Avalanche Interested In Nazem Kadri Reunion

The Avalanche have already been busy opening cap space ahead of the trade deadline, taking a slight hit to their blue line depth to swap out Samuel Girard for Brett Kulak in Tuesday’s deal with the Penguins.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / February 26

Avalanche Primed for Another Big Move Before Deadline

The Colorado Avalanche swapped defensemen with the Pittsburgh Penguins in a recent trade, bringing in veteran Brett Kulak in exchange for Sam Girard and a 2028 second-round draft pick.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 26

Avalanche ride eventful second period to win over Mammoth

Parker Kelly and Martin Necas each tallied a goal and an assist as the Colorado Avalanche topped Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Wednesday in Salt Lake City during the teams' return from the Olympic break.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 25

Brett Kulak, Samuel Girard trade a win-win for Avalanche and Penguins

In one of the first trades coming out of the Olympic break, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak.

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 24

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

Dubas has been on quite run for the Penguins in terms of roster moves over the past season-and-a-half.

Maple Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' availability for Lightning game

Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

Jeremy Roenick has a wild story about watching Team USA beat Canada

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Avalanche Could Be Planning a Bigger Move After Kulak-Girard Trade

The Colorado Avalanche wasted no time making a trade once the Olympic trade freeze had been lifted. On Tuesday, the team sent defenseman Samuel Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft for defenseman Brett Kulak.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 24

2026 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted Right-Handed Defenseman

Yesterday we took a look at the pending UFA left-handed defensemen, and today, we take a look at the right-handed defensemen that could hit the open market on July 1st.

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.

Colorado Avalanche 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.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Yardbarker / February 23