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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.

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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.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Field Level Media / October 15

Nathan MacKinnon, sizzling Avalanche take on Blue Jackets

The Colorado Avalanche are off to a hot start and, to no surprise, All-Star center Nathan MacKinnon is leading the way. As the Avalanche prepare to complete a quick two-game road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, MacKinnon has hit the scoresheet in all four of his team's outings and racked up four goals and four assists.

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.

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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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s 3-1 Win Over Sabres

The Colorado Avalanche have gotten off to a much better start this season compared to last, even if they lost to the Dallas Stars 5-4 in a shootout the last time we saw them.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Field Level Media / October 13

Nathan MacKinnon, Avs stay hot, keep Sabres winless

Nathan MacKinnon scored a pair of goals for the visiting Colorado Avalanche, who notched a 3-1 victory Monday over the Buffalo Sabres. Cale Makar added a goal and an assist for the Avalanche, who have earned points in all four of their games to start the season.

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.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Avalanche send Mackenzie Blackwood to AHL on conditioning loan

On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team is sending goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to its American Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, on a conditioning loan.

Brent Burns News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Avalanche’s Brent Burns earns NHL shoutout amid historic appearance vs. Stars

Brent Burns is on a quest for his first Cup in his NHL career, now playing for the Colorado Avalanche. This quest has now hit 1,500 games for Burns. Burns played in his 1,500th game in the third game of the season, and the league took notice.

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.

Brent Burns News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

Avalanche’s Brent Burns plays 1,500th NHL game

Brent Burns made NHL history Saturday night, playing in his 1,500th career game as the Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas Stars. Burns, 40, becomes the 23rd player in NHL history to reach the 1,500-game mark and just the eighth defender to do so.

Brent Burns News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Avalanche Defenseman Brent Burns to Join Elite Company

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns has enjoyed a distinguished 22-year NHL career — and he’s about to add another feather to his cap. On Saturday, the 40-year-old defenseman will join an elite group of blue liners by skating in his 1,500th career game.

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Samuel Girard News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

Avalanche D Samuel Girard out week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche announced on Saturday that defenseman Samuel Girard will be out on a week-to-week basis with an upper-body injury. Girard, a left-handed

Brent Burns News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 11

Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns drops truth bomb ahead of 1,500th NHL game

Brent Burns is one of the best active players to never win a Stanley Cup after a long career with the Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Colorado Avalanche.

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / October 9

Avalanche Unlikely To Retain Star Forward

Martin Necas is currently in the final year of a two-year, $13 million deal, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $6.5 million. But with the Colorado

Martin Necas News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

The 3 frontrunners if Martin Necas doesn’t re-sign with Avalanche

The chances of Martin Necas remaining with the Colorado Avalanche beyond this season appear increasingly slim. The winger, who was acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to Carolina, has emerged as one of the top names in what is shaping up to be a dramatically reshaped NHL 2026 free-agent class.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / October 8