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Avalanche Announce Hiring of Brett McLean to Coaching Staff

The Colorado Avalanche have announced the hiring of Brett McLean to be an assistant coach for the Colorado bench. McLean will replace Dave Hakstol, who accepted a head coach position with the NCAA’s Arizona State University men’s hockey program amidst a Greg Powers exit, while dealing with the ongoing hospitalization of Matthew Mayich.

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Colorado Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog Opens Up About His Injury and Upcoming Season

The injury Gabriel Landeskog sustained in 2020 is one of the biggest “what if” moments for the Colorado Avalanche. With all of the ups and downs they faced in those seasons after he got hurt, what would those teams look like if he were healthy and in the lineup?

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Overworked Avalanche look to grind out win vs. Penguins

Playing its third game in four nights, the Colorado Avalanche will attempt to beat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins off a healthy dose of adrenaline Friday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Avalanche hire Brett McLean as assistant coach

The Colorado Avalanche are turning to a familiar face as a new voice behind their bench. On Thursday, the Avalanche announced that they have hired Brett McLean as an assistant coach.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 3-2 Loss to the Stars

The Colorado Avalanche, fresh off a 3-2 win in Dallas, headed back home to complete the second half of a home-and-away with the Stars on Wednesday night.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 15

Avalanche Coach Jared Bednar Sends Warning About Nathan MacKinnon's Fights

Nathan MacKinnon is making an impression on a lot of people both on and off the ice right now. He’s playing well and he’s also been gritty. The superstar forward has dropped the gloves twice in six games, including Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars’ Roope Hintz.

Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Avalanche’s Cale Makar reacts to 1st game since becoming a Dad

The Colorado Avalanche are off to a nice start this season but could not pick up a win on Wednesday night. They fell in the shootout to the Dallas Stars away from home.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri embracing ‘tricky’ position change in 2026-27

The Colorado Avalanche traded for Nazem Kadri at the trade deadline last season. It was a blockbuster deal for the Avalanche at the last minute of the deadline.

Gavin Brindley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Colorado Avalanche Recall Gavin Brindley

The Colorado Avalanche announced that forward Gavin Brindley has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Per Puckpedia’s tracking, the Avalanche had just 21 players on its 23-man active roster.

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 14

Avalanche Look to Secure Back-To-Back Win Against the Stars

After taking the first game in Dallas, the Colorado Avalanche head home to face the Dallas Stars in the second leg of their home-and-home series. The “NHL Frozen Frenzy” really took hold in last night's game, as there was chaos all over it; from start to finish, there was no quiet moment to spare.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 14

Avalanche Get the Mackenzie Blackwood Response They Desperately Needed

The Colorado Avalanche needed a big showing from Mackinzie Blackwood after one of his most disappointing performances of the early season. They got it.

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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.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Trade Talk Sports / October 14

Nathan MacKinnon Opens Up About Getting Into Another Early-Season Fight

Nathan MacKinnon is known for playing on the edge and being as competitive as they come, and so far in 2026-27, that’s been on full display. Just two weeks

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 14

The Avalanche Made a Trade That Gave Ray Bourque the One Thing He Couldn't Win in Boston

Ray Bourque had accomplished almost everything a hockey player could dream of. Five Norris Trophies, nineteen All-Star Game appearances and more than two decades wearing a Boston Bruins sweater.

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The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Win Over the Stars

The Colorado Avalanche may have been caught looking ahead when they dropped a 6-3 decision to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Staring down a home-and-away with the Dallas Stars, the Avalanche clearly felt they had bigger fish to fry.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Avalanche look to sweep home-and-home set against Stars

Nathan MacKinnon was bloodied after another fight and the intensity was raised. And it's October, not May. The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars mixed it up Tuesday night in Texas in what had a playoff feel just six games into the 2026-27 season, and Colorado came away with a 3-2 victory.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Nathan MacKinnon bloodied in fight with Roope Hintz

Nathan MacKinnon can score goals. He can also throw punches. The NHL’s reigning Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner fought Roope Hintz during Tuesday night’s game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 13

Martin Necas, Avalanche surge ahead, hold off Stars

Martin Necas had two goals, Mackenzie Blackwood bounced back from a difficult outing to make 24 saves, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in the first game of home-and-home on Tuesday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / Viral Sports News / October 11

Colorado Avalanche Get Important Goalie News on Sunday

The Colorado Avalanche have cleared a procedural hurdle with depth goaltender Trent Miner, who went unclaimed on waivers Sunday and was promptly assigned to the American Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles, the team announced.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Avalanche Place Trent Miner On Waivers

Avalanche depth goaltender Trent Miner has now fully recovered from the undisclosed preseason injury that landed him on season-opening IR to start the season. Since he’s ready to play, he’s now on waivers, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link).

Scott Wedgewood News / The Hockey Writers / October 9