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On YouTubeColorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / March 5
Nick Blackenburg Traded to the Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have the best record in the NHL with a 41-10-9 record and 91 points in 60 games this season. They have struck a deal with the Nashville Predators tonight to acquire Nick Blackenburg, while the Avalanche sends a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft in return.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4
Colorado Avalanche Acquire Nick Blankenburg
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators, according to an official team announcement. The Predators are receiving a 2027 fifth-round pick in exchange for the defenseman.
Nathan MacKinnon News / Breakaway on SI / March 4
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Hits Major Milestone for 4th Straight Year
Nathan MacKinnon is once again proving why he is a clear favorite for the Hart Trophy this season as the Avalanche routed the Ducks 5-1. The center got a helper in the third period to allow the Colorado Avalanche to extend their lead over Anaheim.
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?
Valeri Nichushkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 4
Avalanche rumors: Valeri Nichushkin could be used as trade piece at deadline
The Colorado Avalanche have been one of the best teams in the NHL this year. At 41-10-9 on the year, the Avalanche have the best record in the NHL. This does not mean the Avs will be standing pat at the NHL Trade Deadline, coming up on March 6 at 3 pm ET.
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
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 4
3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-1 Win Over the Ducks
After an uncharacteristic rough patch, it looks like the Colorado Avalanche may have found their groove again. Though it took late heroics to get the job done, they beat the Los Angeles Kings on the road 4-2, next heading to Anaheim to take on a Ducks team that had won its previous five games.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 4
Avalanche's dominant effort ends Ducks' 5-game win streak
Parker Kelly scored twice, Cale Makar produced a goal and two assists and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on Tuesday night. Gabriel Landeskog and Martin Necas also scored and Brock Nelson and Jack Drury had two assists each for Colorado, which has won three straight.
Valeri Nichushkin News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4
Avalanche Put Surprising Name in Play Ahead of the Trade Deadline
As per reputable Avs insider Adrian Dater, “I’m hearing that Val Nichushkin might suddenly be in play as #Avs trade piece.” Valeri Nichushkin has been a top offensive star for the Avalanche in the past, but he’s also got a history with off-ice issues.
Jason Polin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 3
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.
Artturi Lehkonen 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 / 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 / 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.
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.
Cale Makar News / Professor Press Box / February 26
What Makar’s Olympic Mistake Exposed Wasn’t Him
Given a week or so, it might be wise to look back and look at one of the key players in the Olympic gold medal men's hockey game. Sometimes, hockey fans get a little too loud for their own good.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 25
Canada's Nathan MacKinnon had shady comment after USA won gold
Team Canada might have played better all game long, but Hellebuyck stole the win for the Americans.
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.
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?
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