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On YouTubeColorado 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.
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?
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.
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.
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.
Colorado Avalanche 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.
Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper
Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.
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.
Ryan Lindgren News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7
Grading Ryan Lindgren’s 4-year, $18 million contract with Kraken
The Seattle Kraken signed defenseman Ryan Lindgren to a four-year contract in free agency, which carries a $4.5 million cap hit. Beginning his career with the New York Rangers, Lindgren spent parts of six seasons with the organization.
Mark Letestu 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?
Brent Burns News / Last Word On Sports / July 2
Colorado Avalanche Sign Key Defenceman
As the Colorado Avalanche look to maintain a Stanley Cup-contending team, a key defenceman is joining the team. Veteran Brent Burns is joining the Avs on a one-year contract.
Brent Burns News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
Avalanche Sign Brent Burns to 1-Year Deal
The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Brent Burns to a one-year contract worth up to $3 million with $1 million guaranteed, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
Brent Burns News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Veteran defenseman signs one-year deal with Avalanche
He comes to the Avalanche after registering 29 points in 82 games with the Carolina Hurricanes last season.
Chris Wagner News / Inside The Rink / July 2
AHL: Springfield Thunderbirds Sign Chris Wagner
The Springfield Thunderbirds last night signed Massachusetts native forward Chris Wagner to a two-year deal. Wagner last season in 44 games with the Colorado Eagles recorded 31 points on 19 goals and 12 assists.
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 / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Avalanche sign Parker Kelly to four-year contract extension
The Colorado Avalanche announced Tuesday that forward Parker Kelly to a four-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season.
Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / June 30
Avalanche Under Immense Pressure to Fix Roster
The Colorado Avalanche are under immense pressure. The organization went all-in once again at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline after parting with superstar forward Mikko Rantanen earlier in the season.
Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / June 29
NHL Rumours: Current Colorado Avalanche, Former Top NHL Prospect, Headed to Free Agency
It certainly is crunch time now, as free agency day 2025 is just two sleeps away. Today, we at Last Word On Hockey bring you our NHL Rumours segment from the Colorado Avalanche.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / June 20
Avalanche sign forwards Matthew Stienburg, Jason Polin
The Colorado Avalanche announced one-year deals with forwards Matthew Stienburg and Jason Polin on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Stienburg, 24, missed most of the 2024-25 season with an upper-body injury sustained in November.
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.
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