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The Colorado Avalanche could not win the Stanley Cup in 2025. Colorado failed to make it past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in fact. The elite duo of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar did very well to bring the team to the postseason.

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Colorado Avalanche Nathan MacKinnon’s 2025-26 Point Projection

We were sitting here asking ourselves, who’s the next up in our point projection series? Nate Dogg…on the chorus of course. Nathan MacKinnon is undoubtedly one of the players on the planet right now.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

Avalanche defenseman to miss up to six months after hip surgery

The Colorado Avalanche have already lost one of their defenseman for a decent chunk of the 2025-26 season.

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Avalanche defenseman Jacob MacDonald to miss 5-6 months after hip surgery

A veteran blueliner is going to be out for an extended period of time. The Colorado Avalanche announced that defenseman Jacob MacDonald underwent successful hip surgery on Tuesday and is expected to miss the next 5-6 months due to rehabilitation.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Disturbed, Spiritbox highlight EA Sports NHL 26 soundtrack

EA Sports revealed the soundtrack for NHL 26 on Thursday, with bands like Disturbed, Spiritbox, Silverstein and Turnstile headlining the list. The announcement comes just over a week before the game is released Sept.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Inside The Rink / September 4

Nathan MacKinnon: Chasing Olympic Gold With Team Canada

When the puck drops at the 2026 Winter Olympics, all eyes will turn to Nathan MacKinnon. The Halifax native has forged his reputation as one of the NHL’s most dynamic forces—a player who attacks with speed, skill, and relentless drive.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Colorado Avalanche Season Preview: Goaltending

The Colorado Avalanche are preparing to take another run at a very tough Western Conference in hopes of capturing their fourth Stanley Cup championship.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Breakaway on SI / September 3

Avalanche Superstar Excited By Pressure of Olympics

Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon was a prolific scorer in the junior ranks during his time in the Quebec (formerly Major) Maritimes Junior Hockey League with the Halifax Mooseheads.

Nathan MacKinnon News / House of Hockey / September 2

Nathan MacKinnon's One Terrible Habit Costs the Avalanche Over $100,000 Annually

Colorado Avalanche star forward Nathan MacKinnon revealed that he goes through around 400 sticks per season, a far higher number of sticks than the average NHL player goes through.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / September 2

Breaking Down Norris Trophy Candidates

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar captured the second Norris Trophy of his NHL career this past season. It was an all-time campaign from a defenseman in the NHL, as Makar recorded 30 goals and 62 assists for 92 points in 80 games.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Colorado Avalanche top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

For a second straight season, the Colorado Avalanche were eliminated by the Dallas Stars in the playoffs. While the club has talent, it also needs improvement to make it further in the playoffs.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Athlon Sports / September 1

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 30

Way-too-early Colorado Avalanche trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Colorado Avalanche were Stanley Cup contenders entering the postseason in 2025. Many believed they had a legitimate chance to represent the Western Conference at the end of the playoffs.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / August 29

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.

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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.

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.

Victor Olofsson 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.

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.

Joel Kiviranta News / Field Level Media / August 8

Avalanche sign F Joel Kiviranta to 1-year contract

Free-agent forward Joel Kiviranta signed a one-year contract on Friday to rejoin the Colorado Avalanche. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Avalanche.

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.