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Avalanche sign Nielsen to two-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche have signed center Tristen Nielsen to a two-year contract through the end of the 2026-27 NHL season, the club announced on Monday.

Martin Necas News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Necas’ Early-Season Surge Puts Avalanche in Tough Contract Spot

Martin Necas is off to a blazing start this season, tallying 12 points in his first nine games, and the timing couldn’t be better for the Colorado Avalanche star.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s 4-3 Loss to the Devils

The Colorado Avalanche had a busy weekend with a matinee against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, followed by a trip to New Jersey on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Avalanche, the results were the same on both days.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

NHL Predictions: October 25th Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, right here at Last Word On Hockey. Each day, our writers look at the games and give in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Jack Drury News / EasySportz / October 24

Colorado Avalanche’s Jack Drury is a Buffoon

DENVER — Thursday night in Denver was supposed to be nostalgia night. An homage to throwback sweaters, retro glory, and hockey theater. Instead, it turned into a theater of petty gamesmanship starring Jack Drury, with the Avalanche acting like tough guys who forgot how to win.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Hurricanes, Avalanche insult former fans with throwback jerseys

The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche played on Thursday night and decided to break out some of the most popular throwback uniforms in the NHL.

Hurricanes, Avalanche to wear Whalers, Nordiques jerseys in two matchups in 2025-26

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The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Avalanche, Hurricanes hope to continue hot starts in retro-jersey tilt

For 14 seasons, the Quebec Nordiques and Hartford Whalers were division rivals, meeting in the playoffs for two straight years. Two relocations later, the old rivalry is reduced to meeting twice a season.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

New Avalanche uniforms set up nostalgic matchup with Hurricanes

The Colorado Avalanche are off to a great start to the 2025-26 NHL season. They are 5-0-1, which is the top record in the Central Division. If that wasn’t enough to make fans happy, they made a big announcement on Tuesday that will have fans lining up at the team store.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Avalanche to wear Nordiques jersey in seven games in 2025-26

A team is throwing things back to its roots with a retro look this year. On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche unveiled a special jersey paying homage to the Quebec Nordiques as part of the franchise’s 30th season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / October 21

Avalanche Honor Past With New Alternate Uniform

The Colorado Avalanche are honoring the organization’s past with the unveiling of a new alternate uniform. The franchise is celebrating their 30th year in Colorado by looking back at where they came from.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Martin Nečas and Avalanche Both Face Tough Contract Call

As the NHL offseason approaches, Martin Nečas finds himself in an interesting contract situation with the Colorado Avalanche. Both sides might feel like

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

NHL Rumours: Next Deal for Colorado Avalanche Forward

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re nearly two weeks into the season, but teams are already looking ahead to next season. We’ve seen several key players who were pending unrestricted free agents already sign massive contracts.

Joel Kiviranta News / Field Level Media / October 18

Avalanche F Joel Kiviranta (lower body) out indefinitely

Colorado Avalanche forward Joel Kiviranta will be sidelined indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced on Saturday. Kiviranta signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract Aug.

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Daily Faceoff / October 18

Better goaltending and familiarity have fueled the Avalanche's hot start

Through five games, the Colorado Avalanche look like they just might be the class of the Western Conference.

Avalanche score four straight to silence Blue Jackets

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / October 16

Avalanche Star Already Among Greatest NHL Defenseman Ever

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is about to play in his 400th NHL game as the Avs take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. The reigning Norris Trophy winner, Makar is the gold standard of the defensive position in the league.

Martin Necas News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Avalanche's Martin Necas Reportedly Leaning Toward Free Agency

The Colorado Avalanche could soon be forced into another major roster decision as forward Martin Necas enters the final year of his contract. The 26-year-old winger, acquired in the Mikk Rantanen trade last season, appears increasingly likely to finish out his current two-year, $13 million deal rather than negotiate an extension in-season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Is Cale Makar the New Bobby Orr? The Evidence Says Yes

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is playing at a level that no modern defenseman can compete with. The 26-year-old blue liner is simply in a class of his own.

Martin Necas News / Breakaway on SI / October 14

Star Forward Pricing Himself Out of Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche star Martin Necas picked up another two points in the team’s victory over the Buffalo Sabres. It was the third multi-point performance of the year for the 26-year-old forward in just four games.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Avalanche's recent move could be good sign for return of goaltender

The Colorado Avalanche should be getting a big reinforcement between the pipes in a few days.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Shares Message After Getting Booed at Home

The Colorado Avalanche fans booed their own team as they were playing the Dallas Stars on Saturday night, and Nathan MacKinnon wasn’t having it. The jeers came midway through the third period as Colorado failed to score on its fourth power play of the night.

Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

MacKinnon Calls Out Avalanche Fans Over Power Play Ignorance

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon didn’t hold back after Saturday’s 5-4 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, taking aim at his own fanbase for booing the team during the power play.

Samuel Girard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Avalanche veteran defenseman out week-to-week

A tough day on the injury front around the NHL continues.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Ilya Solovyov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Avalanche activate Ilya Solovyov

The Avalanche have added defenseman Ilya Solovyov to their active roster, according to Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports. He started the year on the non-roster list, awaiting his work visa after Colorado claimed him off waivers from the Flames last week.