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Avalanche's Biggest Strength Isn't Nathan MacKinnon

Make no mistake, Nathan MacKinnon is the engine that drives the Colorado Avalanche. He is a former Hart Trophy winner and remains one of the NHL’s most dominant players.

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Brad Hunt retires after 10-year NHL career

Former NHL defenseman Brad Hunt announced on social media that he’s retiring from professional hockey. “Hockey has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 2

Ryan O'Reilly Makes Too Much Sense for the Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche are built to win now. Every move the Avs make should be about improving the team's chances over the next two or three seasons, not five years from now.

Brad Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2

Brad Hunt Retires From Professional Hockey

Veteran defenseman Brad Hunt announced on social media yesterday that he has retired from professional hockey. Hunt’s decision brings to a close a professional hockey career that spans 14 years, 422 AHL games, and 288 NHL games.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 1

3 Worst-Case Scenarios for the Colorado Avalanche in 2026-27

The Colorado Avalanche will once again enter the season with Stanley Cup expectations. Nathan MacKinnon remains one of the NHL’s most dominant players, Cale Makar continues to redefine what an elite defenseman looks like, and the organization spent the offseason reinforcing its veteran core instead of making sweeping changes.

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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.

Sam Malinski News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 31

Avalanche's Sam Malinski Quietly Became One of Colorado's Most Important Defensemen

Ask Colorado Avalanche fans about the superstars on defense and their answer will lead with Cale Makar and then drift into Devon Toews. Certainly, this is for good reason.

Linus Funck News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 31

Colorado Avalanche Prospect Making Waves at the 2026 World Juniors Summer Showcase

Given their approach to pushing for another Stanley Cup, the Colorado Avalanche haven't exactly been prioritizing their prospect pool. In the 2026 NHL Draft, they still managed to add plenty of quality to their organization.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 30

Do the Colorado Avalanche Have the Best Center Depth in the NHL?

The Colorado Avalanche came so close to getting back to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2026, but when they needed to step up and play their best hockey, they were outplayed by the Vegas Golden Knights.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 30

Predicting the Colorado Avalanche’s Top Scorers in 2026-27

The Colorado Avalanche enter the 2026-27 season with one of the NHL’s most talented offensive cores once again. Led by superstar Nathan MacKinnon and perennial Norris Trophy contender Cale Makar, Colorado has no shortage of game-breaking talent capable of carrying the offense on any given night.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / July 30

3 Colorado Avalanche With the Most to Prove in 2026-27

The Colorado Avalanche, despite bowing out in the Western Conference Finals, remain the class of the conference. Joe Sakic, back in the role of general manager after the departure of Chris MacFarland, deserves credit for his hand in building one of the strongest rosters in the league.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 29

Macklin Celebrini's Record-Setting Extension Just Changed Cale Makar's Next Colorado Avalanche Contract

The Colorado Avalanche have already made it known that they want defenseman Cale Makar on their roster until his retirement, and as such are already underway with contract negotiations.

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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.

T.J. Hughes News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 29

T.J. Hughes Represents the Colorado Avalanche Before Pivotal Rookie Season

The Colorado Avalanche have been on the precipice of another Stanley Cup since their victory back in 2022, but whether it be due to injury, inconsistencies or simply running into a hot team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they've failed to get back to the Finals since then.

Domenick Fensore News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 28

Colorado Avalanche's Domenick Fensore Set for 2026 Shoulder Check Showcase

Defenseman Domenick Fensore of the Colorado Avalanche will be at the upcoming fourth annual Shoulder Check Showcase, which is a charity hockey event promoting mental health awareness through human connection.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 28

Colorado Avalanche’s Biggest Offseason Gamble Isn't a New Signing

Every season the Stanley Cup contenders analyze and monitor situations to see what the missing piece is on their team and what they should be looking for.

Joe Sakic News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Joe Sakic Deserves More Credit for Masterful Handling of the Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche may have had a disappointing end to their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff run, but the situation is far from doom and gloom. Despite several changes, they remain the team to beat in the Western Conference.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 26

Is Brett Kulak's Avalanche Contract Really One of the NHL's Worst?

The Colorado Avalanche have a way of making decisions based on things others don’t seem to see - yet. They have become one of the NHL’s most respected teams and yet many of their decisions come with criticism, but I would call it more skepticism.

Tyler Weiss News / Inside The Rink / July 23

ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays Bring Back Forward Tyler Weiss

The South Carolina Stingrays have reunited with forward Tyler Weiss, signing the former Brabham Cup contributor for the 2026-27 season. After a career-best 2024-25 season with South Carolina, Weiss earned an AHL contract with the Chicago Wolves.

Zakhar Bardakov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 20

Zakhar Bardakov Eyeing An Eventual NHL Return

SKA forward Zakhar Bardakov said in an interview with Sport Express that he’s far from done with the NHL, even after a swift return to the KHL following his rookie season in Colorado.

Georgii Merkulov News / Inside The Rink / July 20

Colorado Avalanche Sign Providence Bruins All-Time Leading Scorer

The Colorado Avalanche this evening announced that they’ve signed 25-year-old forward Georgii Merkulov to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries an $850,000 AAV for the NHL.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

Memorial Cup-winning coach Jussi Ahokas hired by Avalanche’s AHL team

A promising bench boss with a winning pedigree is turning pro for the first time…on this side of the pond. On Friday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has hired Jussi Ahokas as the team’s as the new head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Avalanche Are Still the Class of the Western Conference

Before the Colorado Avalanche take the ice for their home opener against the Los Angeles Kings on Sept. 29, something needs to be clarified. Despite a

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Colorado Avalanche’s Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.