Yardbarker: Colorado Avalanche

Chatting with Peter Forsberg about his health, becoming 'a little sick' of hockey and whether it's KHL or NHL in his future

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:22 -0500

(Ed. Note: What We Learned will return next Monday, as Lambert has been felled by the pig virus.)Ever since his comeback was announced, there have been two questions about former Colorado Avalanche star Peter Forsberg(notes): Is he healthy enough to play professional hockey and, if so, where would he play this season?Swedish National team coach Bengt Gustafsson watched Forsberg at the Karjala Cup in Finland, where the Swedes suffered a 7-0 loss to the host team. "He is in good shape. But...

Avalanche 4 - Blackhawks 3; Game Highlights

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0500

If there's one thing we should know by now about this Avalanche squad, it's that a 2-goal deficit means the game is just getting started. With five minutes left on the clock and a 2-0 deficit, a lot of fans must have been thinking "If we can get just one goal, this game will be ours." I know I did.Look up in the sky...Who better to reward our faith than another gap-toothed favorite, Ryan O'Reilly. In what was thought to be Matt Duchene's year, Ryan O'Reilly has s...

Russia tops Forsberg, Sweden 4-1 in Karjala Cup

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:34:19 -0500

HELSINKI (AP) -- Forward Sergei Zinoviev scored twice to help a speedy Russia outclass Sweden 4-1 Saturday in the second round of the four-nation Karjala Cup, ruining Peter Forsberg's 100th game for the national team.

Peter Forsberg, Sweden fall to Russia in Karjala Cup

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:33:57 -0500

Sergei Zinoviev scored twice to help a speedy Russia team beat Sweden 4-1 in the second round of the four-nation Karjala Cup.

Avalanche topple Hawks in eight-round shootout

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:19:06 -0500

Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.

Colorado still unbeaten at home

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:03:00 -0500

Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.

Power Rankings: Pens Back on Top

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

by Adam GretzFiled under: NHL Power RankingsEven with their 5-2 loss in Los Angeles on Thursday, the Penguins re-claim the top spot in this week's power rankings, taking it over from the Colorado Avalanche. Also, a new entrant break into the top three, and for the first time this season we have a new team in the basement which is good news for Toronto ... but bad news for someone else.Power Rankings: Pens Back on Top originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:00 ES...

Forsberg not a risk worth taking

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:57 -0500

Adding a comebacking Peter Forsberg sounds like a good idea, but The Hockey News says teams should avoid the Swede.

Back from swine flu, Budaj wins season's first start

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:51:00 -0500

Milan Hejduk had two goals and an assist, and Peter Budaj -- recovered from swine flu -- stopped 28 shots in his first start of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday.

Hejduk's three points power Avs past Coyotes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:50:48 -0500

Puck Talk: The Red-Hot Avalanche

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Avalanche, WesternUndoubtedly, one of the best stories early in the NHL season is being written in Denver. The Colorado Avalanche have survived a stretch of 11 road games over their first 15 with a stunning 10-3-2 overall record, and they have an early lead in the Northwest Division.To find out what has clicked with the Avalanche so far, we turned to someone who follows them. David Driscoll-Carignan writes for the wonderful site Mile High Hockey, and he joins us on...

Parker set for Hammers return against Villa

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:07:10 -0500

Scott Parker is set to return for West Ham against Aston Villa in Wednesday’s Premier League match after serving a one-game ban. The Hammers captain is expected to be back in

Forsberg comes back with Swedish national team

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:50:47 -0500

Former NHL MVP Peter Forsberg is making a comeback with the Sweden national team for the Karjala Cup. Sweden coach Bengt-Ake Gustafsson says Forsberg will join the team for the Euro Hockey Tour event starting Thursday. Forsberg won two Stanley Cups with the Colorado Avalanche and was the league MVP in 2003. He's only played sporadically over the last two seasons because of an ailing right foot.

Forsberg Chronicles: Is he finally healthy? NHL Scouts head to Sweden.

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:01:58 -0500

In the latest chapter in the annual Peter Forsberg ritual of speculation, Forsberg's broken foot has healed after taking a month off and he will suit up for the Swedish National team in next weekend's Karjala Cup. Having endured numerous surgeries and failed attempts in returning to the ice, it seems that this time Forsberg is healthy enough to attract interest from scouts all over the league, including the Philadelphia Flyers Assuming Foppa is healthy enough to make his way b...

Avalanche at Sharks Live Blog

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:11:15 -0500

by Susan SlusserFiled under: Avalanche, Sharks Last year's top regular-season team, the Sharks, takes on the league's current top squad, the Avalanche, tonight at 10:30 p.m. Eastern and FanHouse will be there, blogging live and fielding questions. Of the Western Conference's many surprise teams -- Phoenix and Los Angeles are also going strong and Columbus started off fast - Colorado might be the biggest. The Avs had a conference-low 69 points last season and they scored a league-l...

Power Rankings: Celebrating the Avs While We Still Can

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:41:54 -0500

by Adam GretzFiled under: NHL Power RankingsThe Colorado Avalanche, owners of the best record in hockey, take over the top spot for the week in our power rankings, but how long will their success continue? Also, the Maple Leafs continue to occupy the basement, while the Sharks make the biggest jump of the week.Power Rankings: Celebrating the Avs While We Still Can originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Ema...

Budaj has swine flu; Avs submerge Anderson in chicken soup

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:10:50 -0500

Colorado Avalanche have the best record in the Western Conference and are defying expectations with their outstanding play. Which, of course, makes them prime candidates to have a swine flu outbreak in their locker room and send the whole thing down the tubes, right Debbie Downer?Luckily, it appears the Avs caught H1N1 early with goalie Peter Budaj(notes), who has been diagnosed with swine flu according to Coach Joe Sacco. From the Denver Post:Budaj was set to start in goal last Friday in Den...

Avalanche Goalie Peter Budaj has the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu).

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:46:49 -0500

While I still think the media's obsession with the "Swine Flu" is overblown, it has now creeped into hockey coverage, as the first major sports athlete has contracted the H1N1 Virus, and he plays in the NHL. The Colorado Avalanche have confirmed that back up goaltender Peter Budaj has been diagnosed with the so called 'Swine Flu" and has been segregated from the team since showing symptoms earlier this week. BucketofPucks.com has the scoop and fantasy hockey spin!