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On YouTubeColorado 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.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 26
Completing a back-to-back set, Avalanche brace for test vs. Wild
The Colorado Avalanche jumped back into the NHL season on Wednesday night, while the Minnesota Wild had an extra day to recover from the three-week Olympic break.
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?
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.
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 / 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.
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.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 25
Breaking Down the Penguins’ Brett Kulak Trade and Samuel Girard’s Fit
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a calculated move ahead of the stretch run, acquiring defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Brett Kulak.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24
Avalanche’s Jared Bednar gives reasons for Samuel Girard demotions and trade
The Colorado Avalanche kicked off the final stretch of the regular season with a trade, sending Samuel Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was tough for Girard to find playing time in Colorado, especially after Brent Burns’ arrival.
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.
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.
Colorado Avalanche 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Denis Malgin News / Daily Faceoff / February 13
Switzerland’s Denis Malgin, Andrea Glauser leave game against Canada
Switzerland took a massive blow to their lineup on Friday night, as forward Denis Malgin and defenseman Andrea Glauser have left the team’s game against Canada due to injuries.
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