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Avalanche Reassign Ivan Ivan, Zakhar Bardakov

The Colorado Avalanche have shedded a few depth forwards from their active roster. According to a team announcement, the Avalanche have reassigned Ivan Ivan and Zakhar Bardakov to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

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Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate to be named the Trenton Ironhawks

One of the best logos in the ECHL is being replaced by another top-tier name, as the Utah Grizzlies will become the Trenton Ironhawks when the franchise relocates from West Valley City, Utah, to Trenton, New Jersey, for the 2026-27 ECHL season. The Ironhawks’ name was selected from over 2,000 submissions in a name-the-name contest.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Lead / January 13

Avalanche’s Power Play Woes Will Cost Them a Stanley Cup

The Colorado Avalanche have been the best team in the NHL to start the season. With more than a ten-point gap between them and second place in the league standings, the Avs are the clear-cut favorites to make a run in the playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 4-3 Loss to the Maple Leafs

At this point in the season, the Colorado Avalanche are just trying to see how far ahead of the pack they can be by the time the league shuts down for the Olympic Games on February 5.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Avalanche Should Be Targeting These 3 Players in Trade

It is hard to find much to complain about if you’re the Colorado Avalanche. Through 44 games, the Avalanche have amassed 72 points, a whopping 12 more than the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild who are tied for second in the Central Division.

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NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / January 11

Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche host Leafs seeking 18th straight home win

Injuries to core players are a blow to most teams, but the Colorado Avalanche have kept rolling without three main guys. Colorado has won 17 straight home games, including the first two on its seven-game homestand, heading into Monday's clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.

Trent Miner News / Field Level Media / January 10

Trent Miner, Avalanche blank Blue Jackets to run home win streak to 17

Trent Miner made 29 saves to record a shutout in his first career victory, Brent Burns had a season-high two goals and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 in Denver on Saturday.

Trent Miner News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Blue Jackets Fall to Avalanche Behind Trent Miner’s First Career Win & Shutout

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a tall task on Saturday afternoon. Looking to break their three-game losing streak, they went to Denver to take on the Colorado Avalanche, a team that has yet to lose in regulation at home this season.

T.J. Tynan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Avalanche Recall T.J. Tynan

The Avalanche have added some depth up front for this afternoon’s game against Columbus. The team announced (Twitter link) that forward T.J. Tynan has been recalled from AHL Colorado.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Gabriel Landeskog's return has played a massive role in Avalanche's first-half success

The Colorado Avalanche have been hockey’s best team through the first half of the 2025-26 regular season, going 32-4-7 with 71 points and a plus-76 goal differential through 43 games.

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Avalanche rumors: Elliotte Friedman reminds fans about Colorado’s previous Artemi Panarin interest ahead of trade deadline

The Colorado Avalanche are on pace for a historic season in 2025-26. With a 135-point pace at the halfway point of the season, they should be pushing for the second Stanley Cup of the Nathan MacKinnon era.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / January 9

Colorado Avalanche Forecasters Expand Free Backcountry Information Tools

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has expanded its trove of free avalanche information tools, aiming to make it easier for the public to

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

A poor power play the lone blemish on a fantastic Avalanche season

The Colorado Avalanche have had about as perfect a start as you could ask for in 2025-26 — except for one minor detail. The only hiccup that has followed this team through 42 games is their power play, which currently sits at 16.1%, 26th in the NHL.

Taylor Makar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7

Colorado Avalanche Reassign Taylor Makar

As expected, the Colorado Avalanche have trimmed some of their depth after returning from a three-game road trip through the southeastern United States.

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Colorado Avalanche Injury Update as Pair of Key Players Avoid the Worst

Colorado has faced their first real challenge this season. Last week, the club lost two key players, leaving fans craving for an Avalanche injury update.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / January 6

Avalanche F Gabriel Landeskog, D Devon Toews out weeks

The Colorado Avalanche expect forward Gabriel Landeskog and defenseman Devon Toews to miss numerous weeks with upper-body injuries. Landeskog will probably return after Toews, who has been ruled out for at least two weeks, coach Jared Bednar said Tuesday ahead of the Avalanche's road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Gavin McKenna's World Juniors Performance Sparks Cale Makar Comparison

Gavin McKenna entered the World Juniors viewed as the clear favorite for the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. That certainty shifted after the tournament.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / January 6

Pair of Avalanche Stars to Miss Time Following Injuries

The Colorado Avalanche have been at the peak of their powers over the first half of the season, but they were dealt quite a blow after head coach Jared

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Reacts to Teammate's Scary Moment

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a tough moment Sunday night despite another strong stretch this season. Captain Gabriel Landeskog left the game against the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury after crashing into the goalpost during the second period.

Gabriel Landeskog News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Avalanche Hold Their Breath After Scary Gabriel Landeskog Incident

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog suffered what could be a serious injury in a frightening moment on the ice after crashing hard into the goal post.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / January 4

Avalanche Breaks 45-Year-Old NHL Record

The Colorado Avalanche are rewriting the NHL record books. With just two regulation losses through their first 40 games of the season, they've broken a record that stood for 45 years and established themselves as one of the most dominant teams in league history.