Colorado Avalanche: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / September 30

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Jared Bednar News / Field Level Media / September 30

Avs coach Jared Bednar agrees to 4-year extension

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season. The team announced the deal Wednesday, hours before Bednar was set to begin his 11th season in Denver against the visiting Los Angeles Kings.

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Jared Bednar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Avalanche Sign Jared Bednar To Four-Year Extension

Barring unforeseen changes, the Colorado Avalanche will have the same head coach through the end of the decade. The Avalanche announced they have signed Jared Bednar to a four-year extension, taking him through the 2030-31 NHL season.

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Jared Bednar News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to four-year extension

One of the top bench bosses in the NHL is staying a Mile High for a few more seasons. On Wednesday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed head coach Jared Bednar to a four-year contract extension.

Andrew Cogliano News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 30

Andrew Cogliano's Avalanche Career Isn't Over. It's Just Beginning Again

Andrew Cogliano's playing career with the Colorado Avalanche lasted only three seasons. His career with the organization may last considerably longer. Just over two years after playing his final NHL game, Cogliano is moving deeper into the front office.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 29

Avalanche Take Unusual Approach With 20-Man Opening Roster

The Colorado Avalanche have submitted a roster ahead of NHL Opening Night that currently consists of 20 active players. In the NHL, the League allows for

Andrew Cogliano News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Avalanche promote Andrew Cogliano to assistant GM

A familiar name is working his way up the ranks of the Colorado Avalanche organization. On Tuesday, the Avalanche announced that Andrew Cogliano has been promoted to assistant general manager.

Andrew Cogliano News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29

Avalanche Promote Andrew Cogliano To Assistant GM

Two seasons into his front office career, Andrew Cogliano is already climbing the Colorado Avalanche’s ladder. He has been promoted to assistant general manager by the Avalanche, who named Joe Sakic general manager once again over the summer.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 29

Avalanche Enter Opening Night With Little Room for Error

The Avalanche know what it has at the top of its lineup. What remains to be determined is whether the Avalanche have enough behind their stars. They are starting the season without much excess manpower, creating little margin for injuries, fatigue or underperformance.

T.J. Hughes News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 28

T.J. Hughes Left Avalanche No Choice With His Remarkable Preseason

After working hard all summer, T.J. Hughes has done it for the Colorado Avalanche — he has made the team and will start the season with the Avs. Not only will the Avalanche have the NHL rookie on their Opening Night roster, but head coach Jared Bednar also confirmed Hughes will start the year on the top power-play unit.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 27

Avalanche Make 12 Roster Cuts as Opening-Night Picture Comes Into Focus

The Colorado Avalanche now have a preseason roster sitting at 25, after having reduced their roster by 12. Sept. 27 marked the following players being placed on waivers — Wyatt Aamodt, Adam Beckman, Vinnie Hinostroza, Fabian Lysell, Keaton Middleton and Tristen Nielsen.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 27

Avalanche Have One Final Roster Decision That Just Got Much Harder

The Colorado Avalanche are entering the final days of the preseason with Gavin Brindley appearing to have the inside track on one of the final spots in the lineup.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 26

Avalanche Hoping Zachary L'Heureux Can Give Them the Edge They've Been Missing

When it comes to speed, skill and star power, the Colorado Avalanche aren't lacking in that department. Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas and Cale Makar ensure that.

Dylan Larkin News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 26

Dylan Larkin Opens Door to Avalanche Trade With One Major Complication

The saga around Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings continues. While the rivalry between the Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche has fizzled, Larkin could bring the teams together.

Brandon Saigeon News / Inside The Rink / September 25

ECHL: Brandon Saigeon Joins Orlando After Career-Best Season

The Orlando Solar Bears have added another veteran presence to their lineup, signing forward Brandon Saigeon to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Saigeon joins Orlando after spending the 2025-26 season with the Reading Royals, where he put together the best offensive season of his professional career.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Paul Bissonnette Doubts Avalanche Can Win Stanley Cup

Paul Bissonnette has raised doubts about the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup chances entering the 2026-27 NHL season. Speaking on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, Bissonnette questioned whether Colorado has enough depth to match last season’s dominant regular-season performance.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 22

The Colorado Avalanche Accruing Cap Space, and the St. Louis Blues have Forward Depth Available

Corey Masisak of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche made a decision this offseason to move off 31-year-old Valeri Nichushkin this offseason. He’s been a valuable member of their organization, but he hasn’t always been able to stay in the lineup – injuries and off-ice issues.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Avalanche Facing Precarious Situation in Net

The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly within their contention window. That’s what happens when you have some of the best players in the league. That said, there are cracks beginning to show, some of them we saw in their shocking sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Avalanche fans will not love latest Cale Makar injury update

Cale Makar was playing through an injury late in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the Colorado Avalanche certainly felt his absence while being swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Colorado Avalanche’s 5 Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era

Part of being a perennial contender means being shrewd and finding good value when re-signing your own players or reaching out to free agents. Colorado Avalanche General Manager Joe Sakic is finding that out now thanks to some huge deals (like Cale Makar’s record-setting deal).

Joe Sakic News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Report: Joe Sakic to remain Avalanche GM; no search happening

It looks like the big man is staying at the helm. According to multiple reports, Joe Sakic is set to remain as general manager of the Colorado Avalanche.

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.

Ducks place Chris Kreider on waivers to terminate contract

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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.

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