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Colorado Avalanche Sign Victor Olofsson to 1-Year Contract

The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Victor Olofsson to a 1-year, $1.575 million contract. Olofsson is coming off the best season of his career with the Vegas Golden Knights after spending the first six seasons of his career with the Buffalo Sabres.

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Avalanche signing quality scoring option late in free agency

The Avalanche have been stockpiling depth assets for the better part of two years now.

NHL announces preseason schedule for 2025-26 season

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

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.

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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?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Alex Gagne News / Daily Faceoff / August 18

Avalanche sign Alex Gagne to two-year, entry-level contract

The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Alex Gagne to a two-year, entry-level contract through the 2026-27 season. The 23-year-old Gagne spent the 2024-25 season with the University of New Hamshire, captaining the team and finishing with a career-high 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 35 games.

Peter Forsberg News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

What if Peter Forsberg Remained Healthy?

Despite a relatively short history compared to other franchises in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche have had their share of legends. Near the very top of the list for the Avalanche is the Swedish-born Peter Forsberg, more affectionately known as “Foppa” and “Peter the Great.” Anyone even remotely familiar with Forsberg knows his story.

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 / House of Hockey / August 14

Analyst Believes Colorado Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar's Days With the Team May Be Numbered

Jared Bednar and the Avalanche have fallen short of expectations in recent years, and now, one analyst believes this upcoming season could be his last.

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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11

Wild sign Stanley Cup champion to PTO

The third overall pick of the 2005 NHL Draft feels he has more in the tank. According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have signed veteran defenseman Jack Johnson to a professional tryout agreement.

Rasmus Andersson may have turned down trade to Los Angeles Kings

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The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 10

1 move Colorado Avalanche should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Colorado Avalanche lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Dallas Stars last season. They traded Mikko Rantanen mid-season, which caused shockwaves across the league.

Joel Kiviranta News / Daily Faceoff / August 8

Avalanche sign Joel Kiviranta to one-year contract

A solid forward is staying in the Mile High City. On Friday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed forward Joel Kiviranta to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season.

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The '2024 NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Second-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Avalanche’s perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

When you have one of the best players in the world, competing for titles becomes part of the expectations. Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche do have one Stanley Cup victory in their time together, but they have fallen short each of the past three seasons.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / August 7

Avalanche New Defenseman Ready for 22nd Season

The Colorado Avalanche are one of the National Hockey League's most polarizing franchises, and they can't seem to get away from the spotlight. Their newest addition of veteran defenseman Brent Burns only reinforced that.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

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 / August 6

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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 7

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.

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.

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.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 9

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.

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.