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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13
Last-minute move Avalanche must make ahead of 2026-27 season
The Colorado Avalanche are coming off a spectacular regular season, but the team had the same fate as every Presidents Trophy winner since the conclusion of the 2013 season.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 13
Avalanche Youngsters Shine in Opening Game of 2026 Prospects Tournament
The NHL season is about to begin, and before the season begins, a certain number of teams participate in a small tournament of prospects from the AHL, the ECHL, and college.
Nick Blankenburg News / Daily Faceoff / September 12
Report: Leafs sign Nick Blankenburg to PTO
The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing another defenseman into the mix for training camp. According to a report from the Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul Dupont, the Leafs have signed defenseman Nick Blankenburg to a professional tryout contract.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 11
Joe Sakic's History with Avalanche Helped in Cale Makar's Record-Setting Extension
Joe Sakic deserves more credit; his endeavors as the Colorado Avalanche President of Hockey Operations/General Manager set the tone for Cale Makar's record-setting contract extension to occur.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 11
Avalanche Have One Player Who Needs Big Training Camp
It is about time for the NHL and hockey season to begin which means training camps are getting set to open within the next week and a half or so. And with training camps getting ready to open, it means that there are going to be battles for roster spots to pay attention to.
T.J. Hughes News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 10
What T.J. Hughes Could Bring to Avalanche Rookie Faceoff
According to reports, T.J. Hughes could very well be a budding star for the Colorado Avalanche. Heading to the 2026 Rookie Camp Faceoff, Hughes has already cemented himself as one to watch.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 10
3 Avalanche Prospects With the Most to Gain at Rookie Faceoff
The Colorado Avalanche aren’t waiting until training camp starts to evaluate some of their young players. The 2026 version of the Rookie Faceoff, happening September 12 through the 15, will provide the first look.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 9
Ducks' Leo Carlsson gives wild comment about team waiving Chris Kreider
There might not have been a more impactful contract signed in the NHL this offseason than the five-year, $90 million offer sheet Leo Carlsson signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in restricted free agency.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 9
Avalanche Participate in Second Annual Youth Development Camp
Brock Nelson, Logan O’Connor and Josh Manson of the Colorado Avalanche were recently on the ice as guest coaches for the second annual Colorado Avalanche Youth Development Camp.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 9
Avalanche Are About to Enter Their Most Expensive Era Yet
The Colorado Avalanche have spent years assembling one of hockey's most enviable collections of superstar talent. Now comes the fun part, which is keeping enough talent around them to win another Stanley Cup.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Mitchell Heard News / Inside The Rink / September 8
ECHL: Trenton Signs Mitchell Heard, Trades Strand To Reading
The Trenton Ironhawks have announced that they’ve signed forward Mitchell Heard for the 2026-27 season. This is a solid signing for Trenton, as the get a player who can bring physicality to their lineup and has a plethora of experience under his belt.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / September 8
What are the Avalanche’s plans in net?
As the Colorado Avalanche try to improve on a Presidents’ Trophy-winning 2025-26 campaign that saw them get swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the third round, some are wondering where the Avalanche stand in the crease.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / September 9
How hot is Jared Bednar's seat with Avalanche?
As we prepare for the 2026-27 NHL season, eyes will be on the Colorado Avalanche as they try to bounce back after a campaign that saw them win the Presidents’ Trophy, but were swept in the third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / September 6
What do Avalanche need to do to win Stanley Cup again?
The Colorado Avalanche saw one of the best seasons in recent NHL memory come to a crushing end in the Stanley Cup Playoffs when they get swept out of the Western Conference Final by the Vegas Golden Knights.
Artturi Lehkonen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5
Extending Artturi Lehkonen Will Be A Challenge For The Avalanche
Heading into the summer, there were two prominent pending unrestricted free agents that Avalanche GM Joe Sakic had to contend with in terms of working
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / September 5
Is Avalanche’s current core good enough?
The Colorado Avalanche were the toast of the NHL for most of last season after a historically hot start to the regular season culminated in a Presidents’ Trophy win by eight points over the next-closest team.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 4
Avalanche Reveal Rookie Camp Roster With Several Intriguing Names
The Colorado Avalanche have released their 2026 Rookie Camp Roster. This development comes as the Colorado Avalanche will also be heading to the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, hosted by the San Jose Sharks organization.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / September 2
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic Has Much Smaller Margin for Error Thanks to Big Contracts
Building a winning team in the NHL might be fun and games, but when it comes time to keep that team together, business becomes much more difficult. Just ask the Colorado Avalanche, who handed out a record contract extension to superstar defenseman Cale Makar last week.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1
Stan Kroenke will bring championship pedigree to Angels as new owner
Adding another Los Angeles-based franchised to his portfolio, Kroenke has reached an agreement to purchase the Los Angeles Angels.
Cale Makar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 31
Cale Makar’s Negotiations Focused On Avalanche’s Long-Term Success
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and general manager Joe Sakic sat down for questions following a record-breaking contract extension on Friday.
Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 29
Cale Makar Cashes In: Avalanche Lock Up a Superstar, Inherit a Cap Crisis
After weeks of staring down Quinn Hughes in a league‑wide game of contract chicken, the Colorado Avalanche superstar signed a monster eight‑year extension worth $20.4 million AAV — sliding just under the current max of $20.8M and resetting the market exactly as expected.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche
There was never a question as to whether or not the Colorado Avalanche would sign defenseman Cale Makar to a long-term contract extension. The question was always a matter of when it would get done, how many years it would be worth, and how much money it would involve.
Nick Blankenburg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28
Free Agent Profile: Nick Blankenburg
This summer has featured a somewhat unusual free agency period. The sharp rise in the salary cap has pushed player price tags up in a general sense, but that windfall hasn’t extended to every point in the player market.
Artturi Lehkonen News / Yardbarker / August 12
Avalanche face a dilemma with longtime playoff hero
The Colorado Avalanche know exactly what they have in Artturi Lehkonen. That doesn't mean a decision on his future will be an easy one.
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