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Avalanche Recall Alex Gagne, Place Josh Manson On LTIR

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 13
Avalanche Prospect Alex Gagne Makes Loud Statement at Rookie Faceoff

Avalanche Prospect Alex Gagne Makes Loud Statement at Rookie Faceoff

The Colorado Avalanche entered the 2026 Rookie Faceoff looking to find young players who could make an impression before training camp begins. Alex Gagne understood the assignment.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 4
Avalanche Reveal Rookie Camp Roster With Several Intriguing Names

Avalanche Reveal Rookie Camp Roster With Several Intriguing Names

The Colorado Avalanche have released their 2026 Rookie Camp Roster. This development comes as the Colorado Avalanche will also be heading to the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, hosted by the San Jose Sharks organization.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17
Avalanche Recall Alex Gagne

Avalanche Recall Alex Gagne

Defenseman Alex Gagne joined the Avalanche for practice Sunday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports, indicating he’s been recalled from AHL Colorado to serve as injury insurance ahead of Wednesday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Golden Knights.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / August 19, 2025
Colorado Avalanche Steal Young 6-Foot-5 Defenseman From Atlantic Division Team

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 biggest draft bust for every NHL team

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 18, 2025
Avalanche sign Alex Gagne to two-year, entry-level contract

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.

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