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Navigating the uncertainty of Jonathan Drouin’s new deal and Valeri Nichushkin’s suspension

Several things were made clear last Thursday when general manager Chris MacFarland and Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog spent more than 45 minutes speaking with the media at the team’s practice facility.

Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Hockey / 3 hours ago

What went wrong for weary Avalanche

It’s been more than a week, but let’s go over how the season ended for the Avs. It’s been over a week since Matt Duchene and the Dallas Stars eliminated the Colorado Avalanche as the clock hit midnight in Game Six.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / 5 hours ago

Predicting Contracts for the Avalanche’s 2024 Pending Free Agents

Though the 2024 Stanley Cup champion has yet to be crowned, the teams that have already been eliminated from the NHL Playoffs have started their offseason planning.

Mikko Rantanen News / Colorado Hockey Now / 22 hours ago

Rawal: Why The Idea of Trading Mikko Rantanen Is Asinine

Since when did Mikko Rantanen become the whipping boy for Colorado Avalanche fans? Going back to before the playoffs even began, a very vocal portion of

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 25

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, and the Ottawa Senators

Ryan Boulding: Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland said that they hope to sign prospect Calum Ritchie to an entry-level contract “in the near future.” Evan Rawal: MacFarland said that they aren’t going to rush him, but if it seems like he’s ready, there could be a spot for him.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / May 24

Avalanche most to blame for series loss to Stars

The season for the Colorado Avalanche is over following their defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite their Round

Valeri Nichushkin News / Colorado Hockey Now / May 24

Door Left Cracked Open For Nichushkin, Even If That Might Not Be What The Avalanche Want

How could the Colorado Avalanche possibly allow Valeri Nichushkin back into their locker room next season? On Thursday, we got that answer. They might have no other choice.

Gabriel Landeskog News / The Rink / May 23

Gabriel Landeskog provideds update on rehab

Today, Gabriel Landeskog met with the press for about 50 minutes to update on the progress of knee rehab. The Colorado Avalanche captain has been working his way through several knee injuries going as far back as March 2022.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

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.

Chris MacFarland News / Colorado Hockey Now / May 23

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 / May 23

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 / May 23

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 / May 23

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 / May 23

‘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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 22

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

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 / 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 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 / 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

Valeri Nichushkin News / Yardbarker / May 13