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Avalanche’s Press Conference Takeaways: Landeskog, Nichushkin & More

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog and general manager Chris MacFarland just finished a press conference with the media to answer any questions they had for them, and they were asked plenty of questions.

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What We Learned From Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland

You never know what to expect with these end of season press conferences, but I certainly didn’t expect 49 minutes of Gabriel Landeskog and Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland.

Artturi Lehkonen News / Field Level Media / 9 minutes ago

Avalanche F Artturi Lehkonen to have shoulder surgery

Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen will have a shoulder procedure in the next week, general manager Chris MacFarland confirmed Thursday. After scoring goals in all five games in a first-round series win against the Winnipeg Jets, Lehkonen managed only one goal in the six-game loss to the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference semifinals.

Gabriel Landeskog News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Gabriel Landeskog Not Retiring, Offers Injury Timeline Update

Gabriel Landeskog, captain of the Colorado Avalanche, has confirmed that he is not retiring despite ongoing rehabilitation from injury. General Manager Chris MacFarland reiterated this, dismissing any speculation about Landeskog’s retirement.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / 6 minutes ago

Avalanche’s 5 Biggest Priorities for the 2024 NHL Offseason

As the Colorado Avalanche lost 2-1 in overtime to the Dallas Stars to abruptly end their second-round series in defeat, it began the countdown to the start of the 2024-25 season.

Gabriel Landeskog News / Daily Faceoff / 3 hours ago

‘Mentally, I felt really close’: Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog focusing on NHL return

In a press conference alongside GM Chris McFarland today, Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog confirmed that he is not going to retire from the NHL, but instead will look to get back into a spot where he can return again in the future.

Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Hockey / 2 hours ago

MHH Roundtable: The Long Goodbye

The staff shares thoughts on Colorado’s second round playoff exit. Before a summer of uncertainty can unfold, we must put the 2023-24 Colorado Avalanche season to rest.

Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Sports / 19 hours ago

Why the Avalanche are unlikely to make major changes at goaltending this offseason

Many are wondering if the Avalanche are going to make major changes to their goaltending this offseason. But I don’t see it. And you can credit that to how Alexandar Georgiev bounced back from a tough couple of weeks to stabilize the crease.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 51 minutes ago

NHL betting: Who will score first in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final?

The stage is finally set for the 2024 Western Conference Final, and it's promising to be an explosive series between Jamie Benn's Dallas Stars and Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers.

Old friends Oilers, Stars GMs battle for chance to win another Cup

NHL futures: Four Conn Smythe bets to make now

Why the Stars will eliminate the Oilers in the Western Conference Final

Sean Walker News / Colorado Hockey Now / 22 hours ago

What Should The Avalanche Do? Sean Walker Edition

When the Colorado Avalanche acquired Sean Walker at the NHL Trade Deadline, he started out like gangbusters, registering eight shots on goal in just his second game with the organization, and scoring two goals just a few nights later.

Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Sports / May 22

Strike 2: The Colorado Avalanche need a home run addition

Strike 2: For the Colorado Avalanche, good is not good enough. The only thing that’s acceptable is great. Losing in the second round of the NHL playoffs is not great, even after an excellent regular season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / 16 hours ago

Avalanche Re-Sign Depth Goalie; Two Others Head Overseas

Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland is already getting his off-season work started, even if this move one is pretty…minor. Trent Miner, Colorado’s seventh round pick back in 2019, has been re-signed by the organization to a one-year contract that will run through the 2024-25 season.

Trent Miner News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

Colorado Avalanche re-sign goaltender Trent Miner to one-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche announced Tuesday that the team has re-signed goaltender Trent Miner to a one-year contract through the 2024-25 season. Miner was originally drafted by the Avalanche in the seventh round (No.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / May 21

Where The Avalanche Will Pick In The First Round Of The NHL Draft

Who knows if the Colorado Avalanche will keep their first round pick when the NHL Draft rolls around in June, but now they know where they’ll be picking.

Jonathan Drouin News / NHL Rumors / May 21

NHL Rumors: Jonathan Drouin Wants To Stay with the Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche were eliminated in Game 6 on home ice in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars. The loss will sting for this talented group of players, but now the work begins for management.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

3 Avalanche First-Round Targets in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft

Now that the Colorado Avalanche have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it’s all about the offseason and how they will use their selection of picks at the NHL Entry Draft.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

3 Avalanche Players Who Need to Be Re-Signed This Offseason

The Colorado Avalanche, who lost to the Dallas Stars in the second round of the NHL Playoffs 4-2, have started offseason discussions. The team has 14 players on the roster signed for next season, eight UFAs (unrestricted free agents) and one RFA (restricted free agent).

Jonathan Drouin News / ClutchPoints / May 19

Jonathan Drouin’s comments on future will fire up Avalanche fans

The season is over for the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado lost in Game 6 of their series with the Dallas Stars on Friday. Now they must shift into offseason mode and decide how to approach free agency and the draft.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / May 18

Stars' Matt Duchene wins it in double OT, eliminates Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche fought as hard as they could and dragged the season out as long as possible. As they turned everything around in game five, but it was a battle of attrition in game six.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 18

Watch: Matt Duchene's 2OT winner sends Stars to conference final

It took a while, but the Dallas Stars are headed to the Western Conference Final for the second season in a row.

Late goal sends Panthers to Eastern Conference Finals

Watch: Bruins strike first in Game 6 with incredible backhand goal

Bruins star says he played with broken hand from January to April

Time for Connor McDavid to step it up for the Oilers

Maple Leafs tab former Stanley Cup winner as new head coach

Colorado Avalanche News / Total Apex Sports / May 17

Game 6 Capable of a Classic in Colorado?

Game 6 represents a brand new life for the Avalanche. Like a fresh Colorado morning snowfall not yet trampled by the kiddos running to school, the Ball

Casey Mittelstadt News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

Casey Mittelstadt has been a big addition to the Colorado Avalanche

When Casey Mittelstadt was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in March, it was met with a load of scrutiny and confusion. And why wouldn’t it be? Colorado

Cale Makar News / Viral Sports News / May 16

Colorado Avalanche Avoid Elimination Thanks to Cale Makar

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is one of the best players in the NHL at his position and he reminded everyone of that on Wednesday night. With his team facing elimination in their Second Round series against the Dallas Stars, Makar showed up in a big way.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / May 14

Valeri Nichushkin enters Stage 3 of NHL Player Assistance Program

Valeri Nichushkin will once again be unavailable to the Colorado Avalanche during the playoffs. Nichushkin has entered Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Yardbarker / May 13