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Jack Drury News / ESPN / June 28
Preds sign new addition Drury for 5 years, $22.5M 
The Predators signed forward Jack Drury to a five-year, $22.5 million contract on Sunday night, four days after he was acquired from the Avalanche.
Jack Drury News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28
Predators Sign Jack Drury To Five-Year Deal
New Predators GM Chris MacFarland didn’t waste much time acquiring a player he was familiar with, swinging a trade for Jack Drury earlier this week. He
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Bruins acquire Ivan Ivan from Avalanche for Fabian Lysell
A couple of perennial minor-leaguers are trading places. On Saturday, the Boston Bruins acquired forward Ivan Ivan from the Colorado Avalanche. In exchange, the Avalanche are receiving forward Fabian Lysell.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Bruins, Avalanche Swap Fabian Lysell, Ivan Ivan
The Boston Bruins have traded away a former top prospect. 2021 first-round pick Fabian Lysell has been traded to the Colorado Avalanche in a swap for forward Ivan Ivan.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 27
Avalanche Draft Egor Shilov 43rd Overall
With the 43rd pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Colorado Avalanche have selected Egor Shilov from Victoriaville Tigres of the QMJHL. Hailing from Tyumen, Russia, Egor Shilov moved to North America in 2024.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Avalanche select Egor Shilov No. 43 overall in 2026 NHL Draft
The Colorado Avalanche have selected center Egor Shilov with the No. 43 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Draft. Shilov was projected to be selected around 30th or 31st overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 18th and as low as 49th.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Avalanche still don’t have room for upgrades despite cap dumps
You get what you pay for, the old saying goes. As the Colorado Avalanche are learning, the inverse of that saying is also true; you pay for what you get.
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.
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.
Valeri Nichushkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25
Avalanche trade Valeri Nichushkin: Instant reaction, analysis
The Colorado Avalanche have traded winger Valeri Nichushkin.
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.
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 Trade Talk / June 22
Avalanche Looking to Make Big Trade?: ‘I’ve Started to Hear His Name a Little Bit’
Elliotte Friedman thinks that Valeri Nichushkin might be available in a trade. “I’ve started to hear Nichushkin’s name a little bit,” said the NHL insider.
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
Hurricanes should be set up for long-term run of dominance in NHL
Even though it has consistently ended in near-misses and playoff frustration, the Carolina Hurricanes have objectively been one of the NHL's most successful franchises since the start of the 2018-19 season.
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
Oilers' rumored connection to Mike Babcock signifies larger NHL problem
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is out of ideas. He must be if he's seriously considering hiring Mike Babcock as the next head coach of the Oilers.
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