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Avalanche Sign Sam Malinski To Four-Year Extension

The Avalanche announced they’ve signed defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year contract extension. It carries an average annual value of $4.75MM for a total commitment of $19MM, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.

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Brock Nelson News / Breakaway on SI / January 27

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson Heating Up at the Perfect Time

Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson is playing his best hockey at the most opportune time. With just a couple of weeks before the 2026 Winter Olympics, Nelson — who’s a member of Team USA — has put his campaign into hyperdrive.

Gabriel Landeskog News / Breakaway on SI / January 26

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog’s Olympic Return in Doubt

Team Sweden has been battered by injuries in the lead-up to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. From Leo Carlsson and Jonas Brodin being ruled out to the uncertain timelines of William Nylander and Gabriel Landeskog, it doesn’t appear that Sweden’s national team can catch a break.

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Brock Nelson News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Avalanche doubling down on Brock Nelson has paid off this season

While Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have been key parts of the Colorado Avalanche’s performance through the first half of the 2025-26 season, another veteran has proved to be an important piece to the puzzle.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 3-1 Win Over the Maple Leafs

The Colorado Avalanche are in an unfamiliar spot. After losing an ugly 7-3 decision to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Avalanche found themselves with a 4-5-1 record since the turn of the calendar.

Colorado Avalanche News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

Jared Bednar’s Latest Update On Gabriel Landeskog Has Team Sweden Watching Closely

The Colorado Avalanche continue to roll, picking up a convincing 4-1 road win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. While the Avalanche remain league leaders, January has been a bit bumpier than their historic early-season pace.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 25

Avalanche Activate Scott Wedgewood; Reassign Jack Ahcan, Isak Posch

Goaltender Scott Wedgewood is back with the Colorado Avalanche after welcoming the birth of his second child. He has been activataed from the non-roster list, while defenseman Jack Ahcan and goaltender Isak Posch have been reassigned to the minor-leagues.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 25

Avalanche HC Jared Bednar’s Gabriel Landeskog injury update targets Olympics

The Colorado Avalanche have fallen off their historic pace in recent weeks, with a 4-4-2 record in January. Gabriel Landeskog suffered an injury on January 4 that has impacted their offense significantly.

Brock Nelson News / Field Level Media / January 25

Brock Nelson's hat trick carries Avalanche past Maple Leafs

Brock Nelson scored two of his three goals in the first period Sunday afternoon and the visiting Colorado Avalanche went on to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

NHL Predictions: Jan 25 Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Avalanche Recall Isak Posch, Move Scott Wedgewood To Non-Roster Status

The Avalanche have made a pair of roster moves as they get set to embark on a road trip beginning Sunday in Toronto. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled goaltender Isak Posch from AHL Colorado. To make room on the roster, netminder Scott Wedgewood has been designated to non-roster status.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / January 24

Cause for Concern As Avalanche Losses Pile Up

The Colorado Avalanche welcomed the Philadelphia Flyers to Ball Arena, expecting to gain a victory over their Eastern Conference foe. Instead, the Flyers left downtown Denver with a 7-3 win.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 7-3 Loss to the Flyers

After the Colorado Avalanche soundly defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2, all felt right again. The Avalanche had been struggling of late, noticeably off the torrid pace they carved out over the first three months of the 2025-26 season.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / January 22

This Challenge Lets Skiers Support Avalanche Safety and Win Free Gear

In the market for some new ski equipment, and wondering how to support your local avalanche forecasters? You might want to participate in a challenge

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Prediction: January 21st Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche

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Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / January 21

Skier "Extremely Lucky" After Surviving 200-Yard Slide During Avalanche in Colorado

One skier in Colorado is “extremely lucky” after emerging unscathed from a large backcountry avalanche on Berthoud Pass on January 18, 2026, according to Grand County Search and Rescue. The slide, the organization said, took place on a run called “Postage Stamp” and carried the skier about 200 yards down the mountain.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Penguins and Avalanche Swap Pieces in Strategic Move

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche completed an interesting trade on Tuesday, signaling strategic positioning on both sides. News about NHL trades today went ahead with the swap of depth pieces between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche.

Ilya Solovyov News / Field Level Media / January 20

Avalanche trade D Ilya Solovyov to Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Win Over the Capitals

For the first time all season, the Colorado Avalanche have had a rough go of it. Back-to-back losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators, not to mention a mounting injury list, have left some feeling a bit uneasy.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Why Did Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin Miss The Game Against Capitals?

The Colorado Avalanche took the ice on Monday against the Washington Capitals with several regular starters missing from the lineup. However, one name stood out as a surprise.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin sustained minor injuries in car accident

Valeri Nichushkin may have some of the worst injury luck in the league. They hockey world was a bit surprised to find out the Colorado Avalanche forward

Nathan MacKinnon News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon records 1,100th NHL point

Nathan MacKinnon made history Monday night, becoming the 70th player in NHL history to record 1,100 career NHL regular-season points as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Avalanche’s Mackenzie Blackwood making injury return

The Colorado Avalanche have been rampaging their way through the NHL this season and they have the best record in the league by a wide margin. Head coach Jared Bednar’s team got some good news as goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is coming off the Injured List and will be in net in Friday night’s against the Nashville Predators.