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On YouTubeColorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18
Avalanche Standoff: $10M for Unhappy Forward or Another Trade?
The Colorado Avalanche’s biggest offseason question mark remains Martin Nečas. Acquired in the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen trade, Nečas delivered a strong finish to the 2025 season, producing 28 points in 30 games and finishing the year with 83 points, good for top-20 in league scoring.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 18
Does it make sense for the Calgary Flames to trade Nazem Kadri?
Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now: (mailbag) The Colorado Avalanche’s third line is looking a little questionable right now. Logan O’Connor’s injury creates another hole in their bottom six.
Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / July 17
NHL Rumours: 26 Year’s Old Future AAV
Welcome to NHL Rumours! The Colorado Avalanche made a blockbluster trade last season, trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-trade team.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / July 15
2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Colorado Avalanche’s Top 10
Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.
Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / July 13
NHL Insider Reveals Bold Prediction on Avalanche Offseason
The Colorado Avalanche fell short of winning another Stanley Cup this season, losing in the first round of the playoffs. The team pushed the Dallas Stars to seven games in the series, but ultimately couldn't finish the job.
Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / July 13
Summer Series: Colorado Avalanche Defining Moment
Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.
Josh Manson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11
Grading Josh Manson’s $7.9 million contract extension with Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have begun preparing for the future. They have extended the contract for Josh Manson by two years. He was scheduled to be a free agent next summer, but now will be with the team through 2027-28.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11
Avalanche lock up veteran defenseman to $7.9 million contract extension
The Colorado Avalanche are keeping one of their more important defensemen around for a couple more seasons after re-signing Josh Manson to a two-year, $7.9 million contract extension on Thursday, the team announced.
Brent Burns News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11
Grading Brent Burns’ 1-year contract with Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche made a lot of moves this offseason after a disappointing first-round playoff exit. Extending Brock Nelson and trading Charlie Coyle made the biggest headlines, but one move could help the blue line.
Josh Manson News / Last Word On Sports / July 10
Colorado Avalanche Extend Top-Four Defencemen
The Colorado Avalanche locked up a key defenceman with a two-year contract extension. As Josh Manson signs, he is now going to be with the Avalanche through the 2027-28 season.
Josh Manson News / Field Level Media / July 10
Avalanche D Josh Manson signs two-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Josh Manson to a two-year contract extension through 2027-28 on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Manson, 33, has spent three-plus seasons with the Avalanche after beginning his NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks, though he was limited to 48 games in 2024-25 due to injury.
Josh Manson News / Daily Faceoff / July 10
Avalanche sign Josh Manson to two-year contract extension
The Colorado Avalanche have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with defenseman Josh Manson, the club announced Thursday afternoon. Manson, 33, collected 15 points (one goal, 14 assists) while averaging 18:02 of ice time in 48 games with the Avalanche during the 2024-25 regular season.
Josh Manson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10
Avalanche sign veteran defenseman to a two-year extension
The deal goes into effect next season and will keep him in Colorado through the 2027-28 campaign.
Dave Hakstol News / Daily Faceoff / July 8
Avalanche hire Dave Hakstol as assistant coach
A man with head coaching experience is back behind an NHL bench. On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has hired Dave Hakstol as an assistant coach.
Samuel Girard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8
3 best trade destinations for Avalanche’s Samuel Girard
The Colorado Avalanche returned to the playoffs for a seventh straight year, but it was a disappointing end to the season, falling in the first round to the Dallas Stars.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5
Longtime former NHL center named head coach of AHL team
The veteran of 11 NHL seasons has been named head coach of the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.
Brent Burns News / Breakaway on SI / July 5
Avalanche Defenseman Chasing Stanley Cup
New Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns is still passionate for the game. The 40-year-old defender will play his 22nd NHL season and first with the Avs in 2025, and his passion for the game has kept him hungry.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Best, worst value contracts signed so far in NHL free agency
NHL free agency opened on Tuesday, and, so far, 181 contracts have been signed worth almost $800,000,000 total. Which contracts will age well, and which had fans shaking their heads at the numbers?
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
Avalanche Reshuffle Roster to Start 2025 NHL Offseason
Despite the NHL’s annual free-agent period starting on July 1, the Colorado Avalanche began executing their offseason plans in the days before in anticipation of reshuffling a roster which hopes to challenge for the Stanley Cup in 2025-26.
Parker Kelly News / Field Level Media / July 1
Avalanche sign F Parker Kelly to 4-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche signed Parker Kelly to a four-year extension and signed fellow forward T.J. Tynan and defenseman Jack Ahcan to one-year contracts on Tuesday.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27
Avalanche Trade Coyle, Wood to Blue Jackets for Brindley & Picks
The Colorado Avalanche have traded veterans Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for highly touted forward prospect Gavin Brindley, a third-round pick in 2025, and a conditional second-round pick in 2027.
Martin Necas News / House of Hockey / June 26
Avalanche reportedly have already made decision on star Martin Necas
With a talent-heavy group of forwards already on board, Colorado is once again mentioned as a team to pay attention to.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners since 1975-76' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Martin Necas News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11
Avalanche 'In One' with Martin Necas Who Shuns Big Contract
According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Colorado Avalanche find themselves in a challenging situation with 2026 unrestricted free agent forward Martin Necas, who has reportedly informed the team he won’t accept a long-term contract worth $9 million per season.
Martin Necas News / The Hockey Writers / June 5
Avalanche forward Martin Necas wants to explore other options?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a report has surfaced that Martin Necas might not have “been thrilled” with his experience in Colorado. Plus, Bruins hire new coach and trade rumors in Toronto.
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