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Noah Juulsen's Long Road Has Led to an Opportunity He Can't Afford to Waste

Noah Juulsen understands how quickly expectations can evaporate in professional hockey. Once a promising first-round draft pick, the Colorado Avalanche defenseman has spent much of his career navigating injuries, organizational changes and the uncertainty of securing a permanent NHL position.

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Avalanche Mentee Helping Shape High School Hockey Identity in Houston

Not only is high school hockey alive and present in the city of Houston, Texas, but it is thriving. Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston boasts a varsity high school hockey team that is currently undefeated across the ongoing season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 6-3 Win Over the Maple Leafs

It has been a weird season so far for the Colorado Avalanche. Getting blown out in games they wouldn’t normally lose, the special teams being an outright detriment, and hovering right around the third playoff spot in the Central Division isn’t the norm.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 10

Avalanche use late surge to streak past Maple Leafs

Gabriel Landeskog scored twice and the visiting Colorado Avalanche netted the final three goals of the game for a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

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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.

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 10

3 Players to Watch for Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

The Colorado Avalanche will begin a series of three consecutive road games against Canadian Atlantic Division teams with a matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 10

Avalanche Eye Payback Against the Toronto Maple Leafs

With a four-game road trip that will see the Colorado Avalanche face three Canadian teams, the Colorado Avalanche start their first game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are looking for some revenge after they lost 6-3 in their last matchup.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 10

Colorado Avalanche Visit Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Scotiabank Arena, with puck drop at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Avalanche are 10-6-2.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 10

Special Teams Key to Avalanche Climbing Western Conference

The Colorado Avalanche are recently coming off of a 4-0 shutout victory over the Detroit Red Wings where a big reason why they won was their power play.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Avalanche Recall Alex Gagne, Place Josh Manson On LTIR

The Avalanche have made a pair of roster moves to kick off the week. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled defenseman Alex Gagne from AHL Colorado. Meanwhile, PuckPedia relays (Twitter link) that blueliner Josh Manson has been transferred to LTIR to make the cap space to bring Gagne up.

Cale Makar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 9

Avalanche Make Intriguing Roster Move Amid Cale Makar Injury Concern

When Cale Makar left practice early, it raised many questions about what might have happened and how severe it could be. Some tension was eased when head coach Jared Bednar said Makar would travel with the team on the upcoming road trip, but the recent news might say otherwise.

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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.

Jared Bednar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 9

Jared Bednar's 800-Game Milestone Story of Patience, Perseverance with Avalanche

Jared Bednar probably didn't envision spending a decade behind the Colorado Avalanche bench when he accepted his first NHL coaching position in August 2016.

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Jared Bednar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 8

Avalanche Make Bold Defensive Adjustment as Jared Bednar Searches for Answers

For years, Cale Makar and Devon Toews have formed one of the NHL's most accomplished defensive partnerships, combining exceptional skating, intelligent positioning and offensive creativity.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Field Level Media / November 7

Mackenzie Blackwood notches first shutout of season as Avs dump Wings

Martin Necas scored twice and added two assists, Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 in Denver on Saturday.

Martin Necas News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Avalanche Beat Red Wings 4-0 as Necas Scores 2

Martin Necas scored 2 goals, and the Colorado Avalanche blanked the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 on Saturday night at Ball Arena. Martin Necas scored on the power play at 9:46 in the second period, set up by T.J.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 7

Avalanche May Have Landed the Steal of the 2026 NHL Draft

The Colorado Avalanche are familiar with later rounds of the NHL Draft. They often trade early-round picks to help improve the roster now and compete for another Stanley Cup.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 7

Avalanche Receive Troubling New Update on Zachary L'Heureux Injury

The Colorado Avalanche have received some discouraging news about one of their injured forwards, Zachary L’Heureux. It went from day-to-day to week-to-week and now, the words are long-term.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 6

Avalanche seek response against Red Wings after back-to-back losses

The Colorado Avalanche have championship aspirations, so it seems unusual that they would find comfort in a home loss to Nashville. But Colorado has struggled with effort and consistency at the start of the season, and those issues were less pronounced in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators on Thursday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Avalanche Special Teams Becoming a Noteworthy Problem

The concern meter may have been relatively low for the Colorado Avalanche a week ago, but that tone has shifted. Getting crushed by the Columbus Blue Jackets and losing in overtime to the Nashville Predators will do that.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / November 4

Video: Skier Caught in Sizable Avalanche in Colorado Backcountry

It’s only November, but in Colorado’s backcountry, avalanche season is here. Pro skier Colter Hinchliffe shared sobering footage of a fellow backcountry user getting caught by an avalanche in the San Juans on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

T.J. Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Avalanche Rookie T.J. Hughes Has More to Offer Than the Numbers Show

The depth of the Colorado Avalanche has been a key weakness over the past week during their difficult skid of games as of late. The lack of production from the bottom half of their lineup has been exposed in their past handful of games, being a key factor in why the team has been playing inconsistently so far this season.

Keaton Middleton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2

Avalanche Recall Keaton Middleton

The Colorado Avalanche have recalled some defensive depth ahead of their upcoming back-to-back contests. According to a team announcement, the Avalanche recalled defenseman Keaton Middleton from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

Josh Manson News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Avalanche’s Josh Manson out eight weeks with ankle injury

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced on Friday that defenseman Josh Manson is going to about miss eight weeks due to an ankle injury. The injury occurred late in the first period of Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils after taking a weird hit.

Josh Manson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Avalanche’s Josh Manson Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson left yesterday’s 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils with a lower-body injury. After the game, head coach Jared Bednar told the media (including Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports) that Manson is “going to miss some time” recovering from the injury.

Josh Manson News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Avalanche’s Josh Manson will ‘miss some time’ with lower-body injury

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced that defenseman Josh Manson is going to “miss some time” due to a lower-body injury. The injury occurred late in the first period of Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils after taking a weird hit.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 16

Avalanche's T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

Avalanche rookie T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

In the same game that Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby advanced on another all-time list, further cementing his place as a legend of the game, a member of the Colorado Avalanche reached a career milestone of his own.

Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer Joe Thornton on NHL all-time leaderboard

Avalanche hire Brett McLean as assistant coach

Stars emerge with shootout win over Avalanche to split 2-game set

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