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Avalanche find Valeri Nichushkin replacement in Kraken veteran

The Colorado Avalanche have made their first move of NHL Free Agency. After trading away Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team was looking for a replacement.

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Bruins Sign Ivan Ivan To One-Year Contract Extension

The Boston Bruins have announced the signing of forward Ivan Ivan to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The deal carries a league-minimum NHL salary of $850K.

Ivan Ivan News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Bruins sign Ivan Ivan to one-year contract extension

The Boston Bruins have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with pending restricted free agent forward Ivan Ivan, the club announced Monday afternoon.

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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?

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Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Avalanche rumors: The ‘sweet spot’ for Cale Makar’s next AAV with Colorado

A Presidents’ Trophy and Central Division win were supposed to be just the start for the Colorado Avalanche. After an impressive performance in the opening two rounds of the playoffs, the Avalanche squared off against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Avalanche Sign Taylor Makar To Two-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Taylor Makar to a two-year, $1.75MM ($875K AAV) contract. The new contract will be a two-way deal for the first year before converting to a one-way in the second.

Taylor Makar News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Avalanche sign Taylor Makar to two-year extension

A promising forward is staying near the Mile High City for a couple more years. On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed forward Taylor Makar to a two-year contract extension.

Jack Drury News / Field Level Media / June 29

Predators ink newly acquired F Jack Drury to 5-year, $22.5 million deal

Four days after acquiring him via trade with the Colorado Avalanche, the Nashville Predators signed forward Jack Drury to a five-year, $22.5 million contract on Sunday night.

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.

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.

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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 / 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.

Jack Drury News / Inside The Rink / June 24

Colorado Avalanche Trade Drury to the Predators

The Colorado Avalanche were swept in the Western Conference Finals by Golden Knights. Today they have announced they are trading Jack Drury, prospect Chase Bradley and a third-round pick to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L’Heureux.

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.