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On YouTubeColorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / 18 hours ago
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.
Josh Manson News / Breakaway on SI / 19 hours ago
Avalanche Defenseman Shares Emotional Tribute to Late Mother
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson believes that, even when loved ones pass on, their memories stick around forever. Manson, 33, took to the Players' Tribune to share an emotional tribute to his late mother, Lana, who died in 2023 after being diagnosed with melanoma in 2014.
Colorado Avalanche News / Rinksiders / August 6
Former Colorado Avalanche who are still on the 2025 NHL free agent market
We are a month past the beginning of free agency on July 1. Over a billion dollars in contract value have been handed to free agents since then. Despite this, there are still quite a few players looking for new homes.
The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / August 4
Former Avalanche Jimmy Vesey Signs in Switzerland
Former Colorado Avalanche forward Jimmy Vesey just inked a two-year deal with Geneve-Servette HC in Switzerland’s National League, according to the team’s official website.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 4
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.
Martin Necas News / The Hockey Writers / July 30
Avalanche Must Re-Sign Necas to Long-Term Deal
When it was announced that the Colorado Avalanche had traded star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, it sent shockwaves through the hockey world.
NHL News / House of Hockey / July 30
600-Game NHL Veteran & Former Maple Leaf Expected to Walk Away From the NHL
600-game NHL veteran and former Toronto Maple Leafs' Jimmy Vesey is expected to leave the NHL and head overseas to sign and play in the KHL. Ex-Maple Leafs winger Jimmy Vesey is likely KHL-bound after he failed to re-sign with the Colorado Avalanche in the summer.
Colby Ambrosio News / Inside The Rink / July 29
ECHL: Colby Ambrosio Returns to Toledo for First Full Pro Season
The Toledo Walleye have re-signed forward Colby Ambrosio for the 2025–26 ECHL season. After making his debut late last year, the 22-year-old from Welland, Ontario now prepares for his first full professional campaign.
Colorado Avalanche News / Rinksiders / July 28
Looking at free agent options for the Colorado Avalanche to fill out their bottom-six
After trading Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Avs have around 6.5M in cap space to play around with. Their defence is pretty set with the addition of Brent Burns.
Joel Kiviranta News / Breakaway on SI / July 27
Former Avalanche Winger Still Available Following Career Year
Former Colorado Avalanche forward Joel Kiviranta entered free agency poised to cash in. The 29-year-old, two-way winger recorded a career best 16 goals last season in Colorado in addition to playing a significant role as a penalty killer.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 26
Avalanche sign AHL scorer to two-way deal
It didn’t take long for the Avalanche to come to terms with their newest acquisition as PuckPedia reports that Colorado has signed winger Daniil Gushchin to a one-year, two-way deal.
Joel Kiviranta News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25
Free-agent profile for Joel Kiviranta
Perhaps no remaining free agent is harder to gauge than forward Joel Kiviranta, who flashed unexpected scoring touch last season with the Colorado Avalanche that vastly deviated from his career norm.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 25
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.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / July 25
Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26
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.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / July 15
2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Colorado Avalanche’s Top 10
Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.
Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / July 13
Summer Series: Colorado Avalanche Defining Moment
Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Best, worst value contracts signed so far in NHL free agency
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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