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Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Gets Candid About Canada's 2026 Olympics Mindset

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon is preparing for a unique challenge with Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. That's because he and most of the players from his generation have never been able to participate in the Olympics, with NHL players blocked from appearing in such events since 2014.

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2025-2026 NHL team preview: Colorado Avalanche

Most of the teams that used 40 or more players last season were rebuilding (SJS), aging (PIT), in the thick of a firesale (BOS), or just plain bad (NSH).

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Toughest Western Conference Opponents in 2025-26

While the Florida Panthers are busy celebrating their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship, other teams are working diligently to knock them off the mountain top.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / August 27

Avalanche Most Nationally Televised of 2025-26 NHL Season

If you want to see a lot of the Colorado Avalanche during the 2025-2026 NHL season, you got your wish. The league released their national television schedule for the upcoming year, and it heavily features the 2022 Stanley Cup champions.

Five NHL Duos to Watch in 2025-26

5. Nathan MacKinnon & Cale Makar Few combinations strike fear into opponents quite like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, a forward-defenseman duo that blends speed, vision, and unmatched offensive instincts.

Colorado Avalanche News / Rinksiders / August 26

Breaking down the Colorado Avalanche agency representation ahead of the 2025–26 season

The player and the general manager are always front and centre whenever news happens in the NHL. But there is also a lot that goes on behind the scenes before any trade or signing is made.

Mikhail Gulyayev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 26

Avalanche’s Mikhail Gulyayev aiming for NHL debut this season

Avalanche 2023 first-round pick Mikhail Gulyayev has spent his entire career in his native Russia to date. He’s looking to change that by making his NHL debut at the tail end of the 2025-26 campaign, he told Sergey Demidov of RG.

Cale Makar News / Daily Faceoff / August 25

Avalanche’s Cale Makar named top rated right-handed defenseman in EA Sports NHL 26

EA Sports has begun to unveil their top ratings for each position for their upcoming NHL 26 game, with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar being named the top right-shot defenseman in the game.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / August 25

Avalanche's Prospect Pool is Dangerously Shallow

Currently, the Colorado Avalanche are one of the best teams in the Western Conference and the NHL as a whole. Behind stars such as Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2022 and have been in the mix for more than half a decade now.

Tyson Barrie News / Breakaway on SI / August 25

Former Avalanche Defenseman Announces Retirement

Longtime Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie has announced his retirement after 14 NHL seasons, eight of which came in the Mile High City. Barrie, 34, spent last season with the Calgary Flames, splitting time between them and their AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers.

Tyson Barrie announces retirement

Amid his participation in yesterday’s Avalanche alumni game, defenseman Tyson Barrie confirmed to Nathan Rudolph of the DNVR Avalanche podcast that he’s retired.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 21

Avalanche add former 28-goal scorer on 1-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche took one of the better remaining free agents off the board on Wednesday, signing forward Victor Olofsson to a one-year, $1.575 million contract, the team announced.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Colorado Avalanche Sign Victor Olofsson to 1-Year Contract

The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Victor Olofsson to a 1-year, $1.575 million contract. Olofsson is coming off the best season of his career with the Vegas Golden Knights after spending the first six seasons of his career with the Buffalo Sabres.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

Swedish Sniper Signs with Colorado Avalanche

Making news today is someone with a strong wrist-shot. Victor Olofsson has signed a new deal today with the Colorado Avalanche. He’s a great add to many teams, and this is no exception.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Avalanche signing quality scoring option late in free agency

The Avalanche have been stockpiling depth assets for the better part of two years now.

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Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / August 19

Colorado Avalanche Steal Young 6-Foot-5 Defenseman From Atlantic Division Team

The Colorado Avalanche are in need of some talented young prospects, and now they've landed an intriguing piece that once belonged to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Jared Bednar News / Blade of Steel / August 14

Insider warns Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is going to get fired soon

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar on thin ice? Bold prediction raises eyebrows Social media analyst Mike Bartner, known as "mbonhockey" on Instagram, made a startling prediction: he believes Jared Bednar could be fired during or immediately after the 2025-26 season.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Which Avalanche Player Is Most Likely to Be Traded This Season?

It is a fine line between contender and pretender in the NHL. The Colorado Avalanche fall firmly in the former category, thanks in part to a core that features two of the very best players in the world in Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 10

1 move Colorado Avalanche should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Colorado Avalanche lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Dallas Stars last season. They traded Mikko Rantanen mid-season, which caused shockwaves across the league.

Joel Kiviranta News / Daily Faceoff / August 8

Avalanche sign Joel Kiviranta to one-year contract

A solid forward is staying in the Mile High City. On Friday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed forward Joel Kiviranta to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

NHL Rumours: Colorado Avalanche Defender Could Be Trade Bait

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the summer, but that doesn’t mean things are quiet. General managers are working hard behind the scene to get their rosters ready for the season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 7

Sam Girard trade speculation continues

Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche feel they have their No. 2 center in Brock Nelson. Gabriel Landeskog is training and not rehabbing this offseason.

Colorado 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.

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / June 26