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Avalanche Recall Alex Gagne, Place Josh Manson On LTIR

The Avalanche have made a pair of roster moves to kick off the week. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled defenseman Alex Gagne from AHL Colorado. Meanwhile, PuckPedia relays (Twitter link) that blueliner Josh Manson has been transferred to LTIR to make the cap space to bring Gagne up.

Cale Makar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 9

Avalanche Make Intriguing Roster Move Amid Cale Makar Injury Concern

When Cale Makar left practice early, it raised many questions about what might have happened and how severe it could be. Some tension was eased when head coach Jared Bednar said Makar would travel with the team on the upcoming road trip, but the recent news might say otherwise.

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Jared Bednar's 800-Game Milestone Story of Patience, Perseverance with Avalanche

Jared Bednar probably didn't envision spending a decade behind the Colorado Avalanche bench when he accepted his first NHL coaching position in August 2016.

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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.

Jared Bednar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 8

Avalanche Make Bold Defensive Adjustment as Jared Bednar Searches for Answers

For years, Cale Makar and Devon Toews have formed one of the NHL's most accomplished defensive partnerships, combining exceptional skating, intelligent positioning and offensive creativity.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Field Level Media / November 7

Mackenzie Blackwood notches first shutout of season as Avs dump Wings

Martin Necas scored twice and added two assists, Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 in Denver on Saturday.

Martin Necas News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Avalanche Beat Red Wings 4-0 as Necas Scores 2

Martin Necas scored 2 goals, and the Colorado Avalanche blanked the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 on Saturday night at Ball Arena. Martin Necas scored on the power play at 9:46 in the second period, set up by T.J.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 7

Avalanche May Have Landed the Steal of the 2026 NHL Draft

The Colorado Avalanche are familiar with later rounds of the NHL Draft. They often trade early-round picks to help improve the roster now and compete for another Stanley Cup.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 7

Avalanche Receive Troubling New Update on Zachary L'Heureux Injury

The Colorado Avalanche have received some discouraging news about one of their injured forwards, Zachary L’Heureux. It went from day-to-day to week-to-week and now, the words are long-term.

Ross Colton News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 6

Ross Colton's Return to Colorado Was Reminder of What Avalanche Traded Away

Ross Colton had experienced plenty of memorable moments at Ball Arena during his three seasons with the Colorado Avalanche. Thursday night, he added another.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 6

Avalanche seek response against Red Wings after back-to-back losses

The Colorado Avalanche have championship aspirations, so it seems unusual that they would find comfort in a home loss to Nashville. But Colorado has struggled with effort and consistency at the start of the season, and those issues were less pronounced in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators on Thursday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Avalanche Special Teams Becoming a Noteworthy Problem

The concern meter may have been relatively low for the Colorado Avalanche a week ago, but that tone has shifted. Getting crushed by the Columbus Blue Jackets and losing in overtime to the Nashville Predators will do that.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 6

Devon Toews Reminding NHL There's More to Avalanches' Defense Than Cale Makar

When discussing the Colorado Avalanche's defense, Cale Makar is usually the first name that comes to mind. And understandably so. The former Norris Trophy winner has established himself as one of the NHL's premier defensemen, combining offensive creativity with the ability to control a game from the blue line.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Loss to the Predators

It has been a weird season for the Colorado Avalanche. Time and again, they have been beaten in games they traditionally haven’t lost. An absolute whooping, 7-2 at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets, just isn’t something they generally have happen to them.

Egor Shilov News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 5

Avalanche Prospect Egor Shilov Off to Red-Hot Start in QMJHL

The 2026 NHL Draft saw the Colorado Avalanche once again start the draft without a first-round pick, with the pick being part of a package sent to the New York Islanders in exchange for Brock Nelson.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Avalanche aim to continue home success vs. Predators

The Colorado Avalanche have high expectations, but after another road loss this week, coach Jared Bednar is changing his tone. Colorado was blown out 7-2 in Columbus on Tuesday night, marking its fourth loss in the last five road games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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