Colorado Avalanche: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / June 26

Avalanche re-sign D Brett Kulak, D Brent Burns

The Colorado Avalanche announced contract extensions Friday for defensemen Brett Kulak and Brent Burns. Kulak, 32, signed a five-year extension through 2030-31 for a reported $22.5 million ($4.5 million per season).

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Avalanche sign Burns, Kulak to extensions

The Colorado Avalanche have a bit more insurance for their defensive depth next season, as they announced on Friday that they have signed defensemen Brent Burns and Brett Kulak to contract extensions.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Avalanche Re-Sign Brent Burns, Brett Kulak

The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed defensemen Brent Burns and Brett Kulak, according to a pair of team announcements. Kulak’s extension is a five-year pact, while Burns’ deal is for one year.

Valeri Nichushkin News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Grading the Blue Jackets’ Trade for Avalanche’s Nichushkin

The Columbus Blue Jackets will look quite different next season, as they are expected to lose several pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs), and have been active on the trade front.

Valeri Nichushkin News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

Blue Jackets Acquire Valeri Nichushkin From Avalanche for Draft Picks

Just hours after holding his pre-draft media availability, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell went right back to work. He was able to land a top-6 winger the team was looking for.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Field Level Media / June 25

Blue Jackets acquire F Valeri Nichushkin from Avs for 3 picks

The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in exchange for three draft picks, including one in this week's draft.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Blue Jackets acquire Valeri Nichushkin from Avalanche for draft picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired winger Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday afternoon in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

Valeri Nichushkin News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Avalanche Trade Nichushkin to Columbus for Package of Draft Picks

The Colorado Avalanche have parted ways with forward Valeri Nichushkin, shipping him to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

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Valeri Nichushkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Avalanche trade Valeri Nichushkin: Instant reaction, analysis

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Jack Drury News / Field Level Media / June 24

Avalanche move Jack Drury to Predators for 2 former first-round picks

The Colorado Avalanche acquired forwards Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux from the Nashville Predators on Wednesday for center Jack Drury, minor league forward Chase Bradley and a 2029 third-round pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

Predators acquire Drury, Bradley, pick from Avalanche for Svechkov, L’Heureux

New Nashville Predators president of hockey operations Chris MacFarland has made a second trade with his former team in as many weeks. Just after acquiring Ross Colton in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche, MacFarland and his former boss Joe Sakic cobbled together another deal on Wednesday.

Nicolas Roy News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Nicolas Roy

It’s time for the Colorado Avalanche to figure out what went wrong in the playoffs and come back ready to contend again in the 2026-27 season. With the season over, it’s time to look back on everyone’s individual performance by handing out player grades.

Zakhar Bardakov News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Zakhar Bardakov

Some players have a clear path to the NHL, and their future is almost pre-determined. For others, it requires a more unique path, one that takes a few more twists and turns, and requires a lot more work.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

1 player Avalanche must sign in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Colorado Avalanche fell short of winning the Stanley Cup in 2026. As a result, they began their offseason work sooner than they would have liked. It’s already been quite an offseason for the Avs so far, and this is before NHL Free Agency has actually begun.

Zakhar Bardakov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 17

Avalanche expected to lose depth forward to KHL

Zakhar Bardakov’s time with the Colorado Avalanche appears to be coming to an end after just one season. The Russian forward is expected to return to SKA St.

Ross Colton News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

Ross Colton Heading to Nashville in a Trade with Colorado

The Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche are making a trade. New Preds GM Chris McFarland is picking up a player he used to have on his team, acquiring Ross Colton.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

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Joe Sakic News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Joe Sakic Sends Clear Message on Avalanche's Future After Postseason Collapse

The Colorado Avalanche entered the postseason as one of the NHL's most dominant teams and favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but their campaign ended abruptly with a sweep in the Western Conference Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 8

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