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Colorado Avalanche Hire Brett McLean To Replace David Hakstol

With reports that assistant coach Dave Hakstol is rumored to be leaving for the NCAA’s Arizona State hockey team, it was confirmed when head coach Jared Bednar said that they have permitted him to talk to Arizona State about its head coaching position.

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The Night Patrick Roy Changed the Future of the Colorado Avalanche

Patrick Roy had already won two Stanley Cups before joining the Colorado Avalanche. But getting him to Denver required one of the most remarkable sequences of events in NHL history.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 12

Mackenzie Blackwood Needing Big Game for Avalanche in Texas

The Colorado Avalanche desperately need goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to have a solid performance in the net. Blackwood has played four games this year so far, earning only two wins but recording 85 saves on 98 shots allowed.

Dave Hakstol News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 12

Avalanche Facing Unexpected Coaching Change as Dave Hakstol Nears Exit

For as many things that are going right for the Colorado Avalanche, the power play really isn’t one of them. Now, to add to it, the team may be facing an unexpected vacancy on the coaching staff just five games into the 2026-27 season.

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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?

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 12

The Avalanche's Defense Is Doing More Than Just Defending

The Colorado Avalanche have plenty of offensive firepower. Apparently, their defensemen didn't get the message that they're supposed to stay back. Cale

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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.

Jared Bednar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 11

Avalanche Coach Jared Bednar Calls Out Players After Loss to Maple Leafs

Watching the Colorado Avalanche play on Saturday, there was no question they created enough offense to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, and yet, they had to accept defeat.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 11

Avalanche Have a Mackenzie Blackwood Problem They Can No Longer Ignore

The Colorado Avalanche offense has been nothing short of impressive to start the season. They have scored 26 goals as a team through their first five games, but there is a problem brewing.

Fedor Svechkov News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 10

Early Return on Svechkov/L'Heureux Trade Paying Off for Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have seen, so far, a nice return on their investment in an early offseason trade. They struck a deal with the Nashville Predators to acquire forwards Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux.

Jaden Schwartz News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 10

Jaden Schwartz Is Wasting Little Time Making His Presence Felt in Colorado

Jaden Schwartz knows what it takes to win a Stanley Cup. He helped the St. Louis Blues capture their first championship in 2019. Seven years later, he's looking to win another, but this time, it's with a team that once stood in his way.

Trent Miner News / Daily Faceoff / October 10

Avalanche place Trent Miner on waivers

A relatively young netminder has just become available. On Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche placed goaltender Trent Miner on waivers. Miner, 25, is now eligible to be claimed by any of the other 31 NHL teams.

Trent Miner 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).

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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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 10

Avalanche Special Teams Showing Two-Sides Of The Same Coin

The Colorado Avalanche's special teams during the 2025-26 season were a key factor in both their success and their struggles, as we break down last season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Avalanche Need to Learn Lessons From Shot-Filled Loss to the Jets

The Colorado Avalanche put 34 shots on goal in Winnipeg and came away with nothing. Honestly, this is the kind of result that sends you straight to the box score, looking for an explanation.

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The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 9

Avalanche Make Early Statement With Surprising Sam Malinski Decision

Unlike what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. believes, the Colorado Avalanche take a much different approach to past performance. Jared Bednar has already made a statement.

Scott Wedgewood News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

31 Wins Make Avalanche’s Wedgewood More Than a Backup

Thirty-one wins should buy a goaltender more than the occasional night off for somebody else. Scott Wedgewood gave the Colorado Avalanche that many in 2025, along with a .921 save percentage (SV%).

Nathan MacKinnon News / Professor Press Box / October 9

What Keeps the Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Pushing?

Something about Nathan MacKinnon in the second intermission of Wednesday night's game on Prime against the Winnipeg Jets caught my attention. It wasn't another highlight-reel play or another reminder that he's one of the best players in hockey.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 7-3 Win Over the Flames

The Colorado Avalanche, coming off a tough 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets just a day prior, no doubt had something to prove coming into Thursday’s tilt with the lowly Calgary Flames.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 9

Cale Makar notches 3 points in Avalanche rout of Flames

Cale Makar scored twice in a three-point game in his hometown and both Devon Toews and Jaden Schwartz notched a pair of goals to lead the visiting Colorado Avalanche to a 7-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

Logan O’Connor Taking Leave From Avalanche After Death Of Father, Former NHLer Myles

Earlier this evening, the Colorado Avalanche announced that Logan O’Connor’s father, Myles O’Connor, has suddenly passed away at the age of 59, stating, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Logan’s father, Myles O’Connor.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Logan O’Connor to take time away from Avalanche following father’s passing

The Colorado Avalanche will be without Logan O’Connor for the time being, as the team announced on Thursday that the right winger would be away from the team to spend time with his family.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 8

NHL-worst Flames catch Avalanche on back end of 2-day, 2-game trip

The Colorado Avalanche will be looking for a quick rebound when they visit the Calgary Flames on Thursday. After opening the season with a pair of victories while outscoring their opponents by a 14-5 margin, the Avalanche took their first loss of the season on Wednesday, a 3-2 defeat in Winnipeg to kick off a two-day, two-game road trip.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 4

Martin Necas' 3 points help Avalanche blast Blues

Martin Necas had two goals and added an assist, Nathan MacKinnon had three assists, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 in Denver on Saturday night.

Jared Bednar News / Yardbarker / September 30

Avalanche's latest move signals confidence in Jared Bednar, but will HC deliver?

Colorado Avalanche 10th-year head coach Jared Bednar has won a lot in the Mile High City, but critics argue he hasn't won enough. The organization appears to disagree.

Avalanche promote Andrew Cogliano to assistant GM

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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.

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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