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The Colorado Avalanche have quite a few decision ahead as they continue trying to build a roster that is capable of bringing another Stanley Cup home to Denver.

Artturi Lehkonen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5

Extending Artturi Lehkonen Will Be A Challenge For The Avalanche

Heading into the summer, there were two prominent pending unrestricted free agents that Avalanche GM Joe Sakic had to contend with in terms of working

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Revisiting the Canadiens’ Artturi Lehkonen Trade

The Montreal Canadiens approached the 2022 Trade Deadline as obvious sellers. After a surprising run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the team fell flat the following season and was at the bottom of the NHL standings.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Artturi Lehkonen News / Yardbarker / August 12

Avalanche face a dilemma with longtime playoff hero

The Colorado Avalanche know exactly what they have in Artturi Lehkonen. That doesn't mean a decision on his future will be an easy one.

Devils’ goaltending gamble could define their 2026-27 season

If Patrik Laine goes to the Maple Leafs, who leaves?

Ranking the Western Conference's biggest losers this summer

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest losers this summer

The top five remaining NHL restricted free agents

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Dose.ca / August 5

Artturi Lehkonen could have ended up in Ottawa instead of Colorado

While playing for the Montreal Canadiens, Artturi Lehkonen was seen as a versatile player. The Finnish player didn't contribute much offensively, but he still played an important role on the Habs' roster.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 10

Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Artturi Lehkonen

This past season was a fantastic one for the Colorado Avalanche, even if it did end in disappointment. The Avalanche will be undergoing some changes, but will have much of the core of this Presidents Trophy-winning team back to contend again in 2026-27.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24

Avalanche down Kings, close in on series sweep

Artturi Lehkonen collected one goal and one assist while pacing Colorado to a 4-2 road victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, putting the Avalanche on the verge of sweeping their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen to return to lineup against Jets

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced on Thursday that Artturi Lehkonen will be returning to the lineup for their game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Artturi Lehkonen Returning To Avalanche Lineup

Avalanche left-winger Artturi Lehkonen will make his return to the lineup from an upper-body injury on Thursday against the Jets, head coach Jared Bednar told reporters after morning skate (via Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press).

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen to ‘miss some time’ with injury

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told reporters following Monday’s 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings that forward Artturi Lehkonen will be out for the forseeable future.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen Leaves Game Injured, Will Miss Time

The Colorado Avalanche went down a winger early into Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. Winger Artturi Lehkonen left the game in the first period after a puck caught him up high.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen leaves game against Kings with upper-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche announced on social media that forward Artturi Lehkonen left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings with an upper-body injury and would not return.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Finland breaks single-game Olympic men's hockey goal record in NHL participation era

Team Finland made a bit of Olympic history on Saturday as it turned in a dominant performance.

One of Bill Guerin's controversial Team USA picks is already making him look smart

Kings star Kevin Fiala's status revealed after Olympic injury

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

'We don't really care': Fearless France enters Canada game seeking a miracle

The 'Winter Olympic medal leaders' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 4-2 Win Over the Sharks

The Colorado Avalanche just can’t seem to figure things out of late. After shutting out the Detroit Red Wings on the road, the Avalanche returned home and were promptly shut out by those same Red Wings.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / February 5

Artturi Lehkonen's 2-goal night lifts Avalanche over Sharks

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals, Josh Manson scored a go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 9, 2025

Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Report Card: Artturi Lehkonen

The Colorado Avalanche have a lot of questions facing them in the wake of yet another Game 7 playoff loss. They have already addressed an important piece of the puzzle, re-signing Brock Nelson for three seasons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20, 2025

Takeaways from Day 1 of NHL playoffs: Winnipeg, Colorado send messages

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs opened on Saturday with two Western Conference games. The Winnipeg Jets took Game 1 of their series over the St. Louis Blues with a 5-3 come-from-behind win, while the Colorado Avalanche picked up a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars. Here are some takeaways from the day's action.

Watch: Jets rally for comeback Game 1 win vs. Blues

Why St. Louis Blues are NHL's most dangerous wild-card team

Oilers make surprising blue line decision for Game 1 vs. Kings

Senators recall season's unsung hero for their playoff run

Is Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz ready to be a playoff starter?

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / December 28, 2024

Artturi Lehkonen's hat trick propels Avalanche past Utah

Artturi Lehkonen posted his first career hat trick and Nathan MacKinnon collected three assists to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Friday in Salt Lake City.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 5, 2024

How Important Is Artturi Lehkonen’s Return For Avalanche

Artturi Lehkonen will make his season debut against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night at Ball Arena. The 29-year-old has been greatly missed as the Avalanche have only won five of the 12 games played so far and sit in seventh place in the Central Division.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3, 2024

Avalanche winger on track for season debut after activation from IR

The 29-year-old had missed Colorado’s first 12 games after undergoing a shoulder procedure early in the offseason.

Predators march past Avalanche, 5-2

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The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 7, 2024

Artturi Lehkonen Not Expected Back for Several Weeks

The Avalanche are likely going to start the season with 12 healthy forwards. Artturi Lehkonen, who missed all of training camp and the preseason isn’t going to be back anytime soon.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / September 25, 2024

Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Projections: Artturi Lehkonen

The Colorado Avalanche face an uphill battle even before opening night of the 2024-25 season. When you’re missing half of your top six, that’s the kind of atmosphere that surrounds a franchise.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2024

Watch: Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen stays hot vs. Jets

Colorado Avalanche left winger Artturi Lehkonen has turned into a goal-scoring machine this postseason.

Avalanche score 5 goals in 3rd to rally past Jets

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The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 9, 2024

NHL bets: Opting for point props on the ice tonight

We split our plus-money prop looks yesterday, and we'll aim to do one better with two more looks on the ice tonight. There's plenty of action, but we've aimed to follow a pair of home teams in games that matter.

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