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Head Coach Jared Bednar Has Seen Enough of Avalanche's Inconsistency

The Colorado Avalanche have enough talent to compete with just about anyone in the National Hockey League. They also have a frustrating habit of making things considerably more difficult than necessary.

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Ilya Nabokov Emerging as Avalanche’s Netminder of the Future

The NHL Draft has been hit-and-miss for the Colorado Avalanche. Outside of the obvious draft hits of Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, and Mikko Rantanen when they were rebuilding, but due to their current championship status now, it's obviously much tougher.

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.

Jarome Iginla News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 4

Former Avalanche Star Jarome Iginla Details Ongoing Neurological Health Battle

For two decades, Jarome Iginla was one of the toughest players in the National Hockey League. Whether it was battling along the boards, dropping the gloves or delivering a timely goal, the former Colorado Avalanche forward built his reputation on a combination of toughness, talent and leadership.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 7-2 Loss to the Blue Jackets

The Colorado Avalanche have been up and down so far, but it is hard to complain after three straight wins including victories over the New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks.

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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 4

Avalanche Get Run Over by Blue Jackets in Brutal Loss

The Colorado Avalanche got absolutely pummeled by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov. 3. “Sh*t. Not good," Scott Wedgewood said of Colorado's performance against the Blue Jackets per Avalanche beat reporter Evan Rawal.

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 3

Avalanche Erase Early Deficit, Score Five Unanswered Goals to Defeat Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche found themselves facing an early two-goal deficit Monday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. It didn't last long. After surrendering two goals in the opening eight minutes, the Avalanche responded with five unanswered goals to earn a 5-2 victory at the United Center, extending their winning streak to three games.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

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

It has been an up-and-down start for the Colorado Avalanche. The good news is that they rolled into Monday evening’s matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks, having posted back-to-back 5-2 victories over the New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames.

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.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 3

Avalanche Bring 3-Game Win Streak Into First Meeting With Blue Jackets

The Colorado Avalanche bring a three-game win streak into their first meeting of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST in Columbus.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / November 3

NHL roundup: Nazem Kadri, Jaden Schwartz carry Avs past Blackhawks

Nazem Kadri and Jaden Schwartz scored two goals apiece to lift the visiting Colorado Avalanche to a 5-2 victory against the skidding Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

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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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 2

Avalanche Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of Blackhawks Matchup

The Colorado Avalanche continue to have to shuffle the roster around and change lines in order to accommodate injuries. Before the matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Avalanche made several roster adjustments.

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.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 2

Colorado Avalanche Unveil 2026-27 Hometown Remix Jersey

Last season, the Colorado Avalanche debuted the throwback Quebec Nordiques jerseys as an alternate jersey they would wear for some games. While great in design and the jersey looked clean, their performance in those jerseys wasn’t the best, finishing the season with a 2-3-2 record in them.

Artturi Lehkonen News / Field Level Media / November 1

Artturi Lehkonen looks to extend point streak for Avs vs. Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche have won three of their past four games to continue their climb up the Central Division standings. Strong play from forward Artturi Lehkonen continues to spark the surge.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 1

MacKenzie Blackwood Is Taking Control of Avalanche Starting Job

The Colorado Avalanche are coming off recent home wins against the New Jersey Devils and the Calgary Flames by the same score of 5-2. Veteran goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood got the start in both games and put up great performances to help the team earn the victories.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Avalanche score first 4 goals, cruise past Flames

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals, Brock Nelson also scored before briefly leaving the game in the second period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Saturday night in Denver.

Gavin Brindley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Avalanche Recall Gavin Brindley

The Colorado Avalanche have recalled forward Gavin Brindley from their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, the team announced. The move comes just over a week after Brindley was reassigned to the Eagles on October 22.

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / October 27

Colorado Skier's Head Buried In October Avalanche On Popular 14er

It’s only the end of October, but the first major avalanche burial of the season has officially taken place in Colorado, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC).

Georgii Merkulov News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Colorado Avalanche Suddenly Dump 26-Year-Old Forward

The Colorado Avalanche have placed forward Georgii Merkulov on waivers, a move that signals the end of his brief and interrupted stay with the organization this season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Avalanche off to slower start than expected

It hasn’t been the start the Colorado Avalanche were hoping for. The reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners are 5-4-1 through their first 10 games of the 2026-27 season, capped with two regulation losses to the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils earlier this week.

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.

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