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Avalanche trade F Oskar Olausson to Sharks for F Danil Gushchin

The Avalanche and Sharks traded forwards, with Danil Gushchin headed to Colorado in exchange for fellow forward Oskar Olausson. Russian native Gushchin notched two goals and five points in 18 games from 2023-2025 with the Sharks, who drafted him in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft.

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Sharks acquire Oskar Olausson from Avalanche in exchange for Danil Gushchin

The San Jose Sharks have acquired winger Oskar Olausson from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for winger Danil Gushchin. Olausson was the Avalanche’s first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, although up to this point, he has struggled to live up to that potential, getting into just four NHL games.

Oskar Olausson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 2 hours ago

Sharks, Avalanche swap forwards in trade

According to a team announcement from the San Jose Sharks, the Sharks have traded forward Daniil Gushchin to the Colorado Avalanche for forward Oskar Olausson.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / 3 hours ago

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The Colorado Avalanche, on paper, have a team that should contend for the Stanley Cup for the foreseeable future. Last season began with major red flags regarding goaltending and depth.

John Ludvig News / Inside The Rink / July 23

AHL: John Ludvig Signs Overseas

The Colorado Eagles defenseman John Ludvig is signing overseas with HC Dynamo Pardubice of Czechia. In 31 games for the Eagles, he had 12 points on a goal and 11 assists.

Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / July 23

Utah Losing One Professional Hockey Team After Unexpected Sale of Colorado Avalanche Affiliate

The city of Utah will be losing its beloved ECHL Grizzlies after the Colorado Avalanche announced the sale of that franchise in an unexpected move. West Valley City has formally approved the Utah Grizzlies' departure from the Maverik Center, and the state, after close to 30 years.

Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / July 22

Colorado Avalanche Facing Ultimatum With Star Winger as he Enters Last Year of his Deal

Martin Necas' future in Colorado is up in the air after being acquired in the Mikko Rantanen deal, and now, the Avalanche have a big decision to make.

Dmitry Orlov News / NHL Rumors / July 19

Colorado Avalanche don't have a lot of salary cap space with which to work

Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey NOW (mailbag): The Colorado Avalanche still do not know what Martin Necas would ultimately sign for. The idea that the winger could put up at 95 point season then demand $11 million AAV is not far off.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Ducks sign Drew Helleson to two-year deal

The Ducks have signed restricted free agent defenseman Drew Helleson to a two-year contract, the team announced. The deal is worth $2.2MM with a cap hit of $1.1MM, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 18

Does it make sense for the Calgary Flames to trade Nazem Kadri?

Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now: (mailbag) The Colorado Avalanche’s third line is looking a little questionable right now. Logan O’Connor’s injury creates another hole in their bottom six.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

NHL Rumours: 26 Year’s Old Future AAV

Welcome to NHL Rumours! The Colorado Avalanche made a blockbluster trade last season, trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-trade team.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Colorado Avalanche’s Top 10

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Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / July 13

NHL Insider Reveals Bold Prediction on Avalanche Offseason

The Colorado Avalanche fell short of winning another Stanley Cup this season, losing in the first round of the playoffs. The team pushed the Dallas Stars to seven games in the series, but ultimately couldn't finish the job.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

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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.

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.

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.

Josh Manson 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.

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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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

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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?

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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 / Field Level Media / July 1

Avalanche sign F Parker Kelly to 4-year extension

The Colorado Avalanche signed Parker Kelly to a four-year extension and signed fellow forward T.J. Tynan and defenseman Jack Ahcan to one-year contracts on Tuesday.

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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.

Martin Necas News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Avalanche forward Martin Necas wants to explore other options?

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a report has surfaced that Martin Necas might not have “been thrilled” with his experience in Colorado. Plus, Bruins hire new coach and trade rumors in Toronto.

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