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Penguins and Avalanche Make Minor Trade

The Penguins have acquired defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.

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Avalanche trade D Ilya Solovyov to Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Avalanche trade Ilya Solovyov to Penguins for Valtteri Puustinen, draft pick

The Colorado Avalanche have traded defenseman Ilya Solovyov to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for winger Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Avalanche, Penguins Swap Ilya Solovyov, Valtteri Puustinen

The Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins have rearranged some of their depth pieces. According to an announcement from the Penguins, the Avalanche have traded defenseman Ilya Solovyov to Pittsburgh for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round pick.

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Nathan MacKinnon News / Breakaway on SI / January 20

Nathan MacKinnon Joins Elite 1,100-Point Club in Avalanche Win

Nathan MacKinnon continues to be absolutely sensational for the Colorado Avalanche this season, as the center once again celebrated a three-point game last night.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Win Over the Capitals

For the first time all season, the Colorado Avalanche have had a rough go of it. Back-to-back losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators, not to mention a mounting injury list, have left some feeling a bit uneasy.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Why Did Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin Miss The Game Against Capitals?

The Colorado Avalanche took the ice on Monday against the Washington Capitals with several regular starters missing from the lineup. However, one name stood out as a surprise.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin sustained minor injuries in car accident

Valeri Nichushkin may have some of the worst injury luck in the league. They hockey world was a bit surprised to find out the Colorado Avalanche forward

Nathan MacKinnon News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon records 1,100th NHL point

Nathan MacKinnon made history Monday night, becoming the 70th player in NHL history to record 1,100 career NHL regular-season points as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Field Level Media / January 19

Nathan MacKinnon gets Avalanche back on track in win over Caps

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 career points, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 in Denver on Monday.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Avalanche Recall Alex Barre-Boulet, Valeri Nuchshkin Out

The Colorado Avalanche made one more recall before Monday’s home contest against the Washington Capitals. Depth forward Alex Barre-Boulet was called-up to the NHL roster after it was announced that winger Valeri Nichushkin would miss Monday’s game with an upper-body injury.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Avalanche concerned with rare lull as slumping Capitals visit

Every team experiences lulls throughout an 82-game season, but the Colorado Avalanche seemed immune to that in the first half of the schedule. Finally, a lull has hit Colorado, which dropped four of its last six games and suffered its first loss in regulation on home ice.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 7-3 Loss to the Predators

The last time we saw the Colorado Avalanche, they dropped their eighth game in overtime or a shootout, losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3. Given the Avalanche have a winning percentage north of .800, it probably didn’t register on the radar of most fans.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Avalanche’s Mackenzie Blackwood making injury return

The Colorado Avalanche have been rampaging their way through the NHL this season and they have the best record in the league by a wide margin. Head coach Jared Bednar’s team got some good news as goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is coming off the Injured List and will be in net in Friday night’s against the Nashville Predators.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Avalanche AHL Affiliate Makes History With Kim Weiss Promotion

In 2024, Jessica Campbell made headlines after becoming the first woman to serve as a full-time assistant coach in the National Hockey League. Her debut was with the Seattle Kraken when they faced the St.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Avalanche Activate Mackenzie Blackwood, Reassign Trent Miner

According to a team announcement, the Colorado Avalanche have activated netminder Mackenzie Blackwood from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Avalanche have reassigned goaltender Trent Miner to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Lead / January 13

Avalanche’s Power Play Woes Will Cost Them a Stanley Cup

The Colorado Avalanche have been the best team in the NHL to start the season. With more than a ten-point gap between them and second place in the league standings, the Avs are the clear-cut favorites to make a run in the playoffs.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Colorado Avalanche Injury Update as Pair of Key Players Avoid the Worst

Colorado has faced their first real challenge this season. Last week, the club lost two key players, leaving fans craving for an Avalanche injury update.

Colorado Avalanche News / Total Apex Sports / January 5

Inside Gabriel Landeskog’s Frightening Injury and What Comes Next

Gabriel Landeskog, the heart and soul of the Colorado Avalanche, lay on the ice after a collision that looked as violent as it was awkward. For a fanbase that has waited nearly three years to see him don the burgundy and blue again, the sight was nothing short of a nightmare.