Colorado Avalanche: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / May 8

30 Inches of Snow Just Fell on Pikes Peak, Colorado

As a spring snowstorm passed through Colorado this week, Pikes Peak, a mountain in the state that rises above 14,000 feet, saw just over 30 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Joe Sakic News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Avalanche’s End-of-Season Media Availability: What Sakic & McFarland Had to Say

With the Colorado Avalanche eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Dallas Stars in Round 1, the team has another early summer despite how well-rounded this roster was.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / May 8

Sakic Breaks His Silence on Rantanen Trade After Avalanche's Crushing Exit

The Avalanche made a shocking Mikko Rantanen trade this year, and now President Joe Sakic has reacted to the trade following their elimination. The Colorado

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon to play for Team Canada after heartbreaking Game 7 loss

The Colorado Avalanche are still trying to get over a tough Game 7 loss against the Dallas Stars, and the hope is that they can come back stronger next season and put themselves in a better position.

Mikko Rantanen News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Avalanche President Reveals Honest Truth Behind Mikko Rantanen Trade

Colorado Avalanche president Joe Sakic gave his first public explanation for the team’s controversial decision to trade Mikko Rantanen before the trade deadline.

Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker / May 8

Watch: Stars' Mikko Rantanen was unstoppable vs. Jets

Trading right winger Mikko Rantanen continues to make the Colorado Avalanche look foolish.

Maple Leafs break tie in third period, take 2-0 series lead vs. Panthers

Utah announces new team name

Meet Utah's new identity: Inside the NHL’s fan-driven name and logo reveal

Most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Re-Evaluating the Avalanche’s Trade Deadline Decisions After First-Round Exit

With the Colorado Avalanche eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after their first-round series against the Dallas Stars, we can now evaluate the roster and determine who will return next season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

NHL Rumours: Future of Colorado Avalanche Head Coach

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’ve already started the second round, but the teams that were eliminated are still being talked about. Some clubs took big swings at the trade deadline only to see their season go up in smoke.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

3 Reasons the Colorado Avalanche Will Be Contenders in 2025-26

Instead of advancing forward and contending for a Stanley Cup in the 2025 Playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche have some thinking to do. Since being eliminated by the Dallas Stars, the team has already made a decision on head coach Jared Bednar, announcing that he will remain the team’s coach after their disappointing exit.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6

Avalanche move on from key staffer in surprising decision

At least one change is coming to the Colorado Avalanche’s bench for the 2025-26 NHL season.

Avalanche dismiss Rick Tocchet rumor with definitive statement

Where do the Avalanche go from here after another early playoff exit?

Eight burning questions for the eight NHL teams eliminated in Round 1 of the 2025 playoffs

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Rick Tocchet News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6

Avalanche Dismiss Rick Tocchet Rumor With Definitive Statement

Despite speculation from NHL insider Rick Dhaliwal that Rick Tocchet could be a candidate for the Colorado Avalanche’s head coaching job, the organization has made it clear that no change is coming behind the bench.

Jared Bednar News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Avalanche Make Final Decision on Coach Jared Bednar After First-Round Exit

Since their Stanley Cup run in 2022, the Colorado Avalanche have struggled to make another deep playoff run despite the high-end talent they have. They were eliminated in the first round in 2023 and the second round in 2024.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Avalanche Prospect Report: Gulyayev, Weinstein, Miner & More

Welcome to the Colorado Avalanche Prospect Report, April edition. Each month, we will examine Avalanche prospects playing in various leagues and see how they are performing.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

MacKinnon Will 'Work' Crosby All Summer to Join Avalanche

Elliotte Friedman suggests it’s going to be a long summer for Sidney Crosby, who just agreed to go to the World Championships for Team Canada and will be joined by his close friend Nathan MacKinnon.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Avalanche’s Blown Leads Reveal Lack of Resilience in Key Moments

Given the significant investments made by the Colorado Avalanche front office through trades and hefty contracts, their Round 1 series loss to the Dallas Stars is a disaster.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Where do the Avalanche go from here after another early playoff exit?

The Colorado Avalanche saw their playoff run come to a premature end when the Dallas Stars made a late comeback in Game 7 to eliminate them. That made

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / May 5

Avalanche's Playoff Frustrations Continue in Painful Fashion

In 2022, the Colorado Avalanche put together one of the most-dominant playoff runs in recent NHL history, going 16-4 on their way to the Stanley Cup while never once facing elimination.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

3 Reasons the Avalanche Lost to the Stars in Round 1

For the third successive postseason since the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup (2022), the team has failed to advance to the Western Conference Final and has been defeated by the Dallas Stars in each of the last two playoffs.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Sidney Crosby's Agent Confirms Nathan MacKinnon's Hockey Canada Decision

The Colorado Avalanche were eliminated in seven games by the Dallas Stars on Saturday night, bringing an abrupt end to another productive season for forward Nathan MacKinnon.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Penguins star joins Team Canada for upcoming IIHF World Championship

“Captain Canada” has joined Team Canada for the upcoming 2025 IIHF World Championship.

Hockey Canada names coaching staff for 2025 IIHF World Championship

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The 'Most career goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Stars set to get major reinforcements for second round of Stanley Cup playoffs

The Dallas Stars just knocked off the Colorado Avalanche in a nail-biting seven-game thriller—and they did it without their top goal-scorer and a top defenseman.

Stars' Mikko Rantanen gets revenge on Avalanche in Game 7

Stars could make another deep postseason run after winning Game 7

Stars HC Peter DeBoer adds to unbelievable Game 7 record

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Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL Trade Talk / May 4