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Brock Nelson, Logan O’Connor and Josh Manson of the Colorado Avalanche were recently on the ice as guest coaches for the second annual Colorado Avalanche Youth Development Camp.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 27

Golden Knights sweep Avs, reach Stanley Cup Final

Golden Knights head to Stanley Cup Final after completing sweep of Avalanche

Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored goals and Carter Hart made 20 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to compete a four-game sweep of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson takes blame for Game 3 OT loss

Should the Maple Leafs consider trading down from the No. 1 Pick?

Did Mitch Marner just take a shot at William Nylander and the Maple Leafs?

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

2026 NHL Draft Hub: Scouting reports, rankings, interviews and so much more

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Avalanche spread the wealth in Game 4 win over Wild

The Colorado Avalanche continue to spread the wealth these Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 Western Conference second-round series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 road victory.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game

Avalanche HC says Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' vs. Wild

Canadiens look poised to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Canadiens dominate

Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision

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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 6

Selke finalists: Nick Suzuki, Brock Nelson, Anthony Cirelli

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli were named as the finalists for the Frank J.

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 / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson Named a 2026 Selke Trophy Finalist

It has to feel good to be part of the Colorado Avalanche right now. They swept the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, have a 2-0 series lead on the Minnesota Wild currently, and captain Gabriel Landeskog has been nominated for the Bill Masterson Trophy.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Cirelli, Nelson, Suzuki named finalists for 2026 Selke Trophy

A trio of players is being recognized for their all-around efforts this past season. On Wednesday, the NHL announced that the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s Anthony Cirelli, Colorado Avalanche’s Brock Nelson and the Montreal Canadiens‘ Nick Suzuki have been named finalists for the 2025-26 Frank J.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6

Anthony Cirelli, Brock Nelson, and Nick Suzuki Named Selke Trophy Finalists

The NHL announced today that Anthony Cirelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brock Nelson of the Colorado Avalanche, and Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens have been named the three finalists for the 2025–26 Frank J.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Wild have big concerns after Game 1 loss to Avalanche

Wild have big concerns after high-scoring Game 1 loss to Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played one of the craziest games so far of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, with the Avalanche taking a 1-0 series lead thanks to a back-and-forth 9-6 win.

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to miss first two games against Avalanche

Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning

Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven makes history by extending goal streak in win over Flyers

Everything might finally be lining up for the Hurricanes

There is a changing of the guard in NHL's Eastern Conference

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson plays in 1,000th career NHL game

Brock Nelson hit a significant milestone on Monday night, as the Colorado Avalanche center skated in his 1,000th NHL game. The Avalanche were playing on the road on Monday night, as they were visiting the Edmonton Oilers, so there wasn’t a pregame ceremony to celebrate Nelson’s milestone.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Brock Nelson the Key to Avalanche’s Cup Hopes

Despite facing a bit of adversity going into the Olympic break, things are back on track for the Colorado Avalanche. With a soft schedule to close out the regular season, the hope is that the Avalanche can be fully healthy and continue peaking at the right time.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 22

Avalanche beat Capitals in OT to clinch playoff spot

Brock Nelson scored the game-winning goal at 1:22 of overtime as the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 3-2 victory against the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot with win over Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche have been the NHL's best team from the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, and now they are officially the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

Stars proved they can hang with Avalanche with OT win

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward

Canucks sign Victor Mancini to two-year extension

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

Jake Guentzel reveals why he skipped Team USA's White House visit with President Trump

When Team USA visited the White House on Tuesday to cap off their Olympic gold celebration, five players were notably absent.

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

U.S. women's team 'not surprised' by Trump call; feel support from men's team

Jeremy Swayman: 'We should've reacted differently' to Trump's comments

Jack Hughes defends U.S. men's relationship with women's team

Auston Matthews discusses 'whirlwind 72 hours' since winning gold

Team USA's Connor Hellebuyck to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

Photos circulating online suggest that the rest of Team USA is in Washington, D.C., after traveling on a military plane to visit President Trump.

Canada's Nathan MacKinnon had shady comment after USA won gold

Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

USA women's hockey team declines the White House's State of the Union invite

Jeremy Roenick has a wild story about watching Team USA beat Canada

Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' status for Lightning game

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 13

Brock Nelson proved the hockey world wrong with two-goal performance

One of the key players in the United States‘ win to open their Olympic journey was someone who many didn’t expect. Forward Brock Nelson scored twice in the Americans’ 5-1 win over Latvia on Thursday, giving the team a solid start in the race for first in Group C.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 12

USA men's hockey team won't be seriously tested until quarterfinals

The United States men's hockey team opened group play on Thursday with a dominant 5-1 win over Latvia.

Three under-the-radar men's hockey teams that could steal a medal in Olympics

Canada's Jordan Binnington answers doubters in Olympic debut

Brock Nelson, US drill Latvia 5-1 in men's hockey opener in Milan

The 'Winter Olympics host cities' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 23

USA would be setting up for Olympic failure if it snubs Jason Robertson

Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster

As things stand entering play on Tuesday, Robertson's 23 goals are fourth-most in the entire NHL.

Rangers place Miller on injured reserve with upper-body injury

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4, 2025

Avalanche sign superstar to expensive extension

Avalanche answer offseason's burning question, sign superstar to expensive extension

In doing so, the Avs take one of the top pivots off this summer’s open market.

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 29, 2025

Brock Nelson could explore an extension with the Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche won the sweepstakes for veteran winger Brock Nelson at this year’s trade deadline.

Lessons learned from the NHL's conference finalists

NHL's divisional playoff format stinks – and it's time to move on

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28, 2025

Insider leaks details of failed trade between Islanders, Jets

Insider leaks details of failed blockbuster trade between Islanders and Jets

New York can rest happy with how things ended up, but acquiring one of Winnipeg’s top names would have been just as lucrative.

Could the Islanders trade Bo Horvat?

NHL's divisional playoff format stinks – and it's time to move on

Lessons learned from the NHL's conference finalists

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 7, 2025

Avs solidify status as Stanley Cup contender with Nelson trade

Avalanche solidify status as Stanley Cup contender with Brock Nelson trade

The Colorado Avalanche have had one major weakness on their roster the past couple of seasons that has really held them back come playoff time: the lack of a legitimate second-line center.

Golden Knights acquire familiar face in trade with Rangers

Rangers expected to acquire veteran defenseman from Canucks

Devils make excellent trade in wake of major injury news

Bruins taking trade calls on their longtime franchise cornerstone

Hurricanes, Leafs are reportedly discussing a blockbuster trade

Canadiens make major announcement on Leafs trade target David Savard

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / March 6, 2025

Islanders are reportedly planning on trading Brock Nelson

The news the entire New York Islanders and hockey world had been waiting on has finally come. The Islanders will trade Brock Nelson. No destination or further information is yet known.

Report: Maple Leafs among teams interested in Nelson

Report: Avalanche’s interest in Nelson persists

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / March 3, 2025

The Latest on the Brock Nelson Situation & Nelson Speaks on Rumors

NEW YORK — It’s Monday morning during the trade deadline week. Thanks to Brock Nelson, the New York Islanders are being talked about nationally. He’s the number one available player on multiple trade boards around the league.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2025

Watch: Islanders goalie credited with first career goal

The New York Islanders were 7-4 winners over the Nashville Predators on Saturday afternoon, and Brock Nelson was one of their big stars in the win with a pair of goals. But there was a very surprising and unexpected name on their goal-scorer list for the game.

Alex Ovechkin within 10 goals of tying Wayne Gretzky's record

Islanders Prospect Alex Jefferies and the growing pains of the AHL

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL Calder Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / NYI Hockey Now / February 17, 2025

Why the Winnipeg Jets Make a Perfect Trade Partner for Brock Nelson

Welcome to another week of Brock Nelson speculation. The saga continues, but today, I explain why the Winnipeg Jets make the most sense for a Nelson trade.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 11, 2025

Islanders’ Brock Nelson still undecided on extension

Islanders forward and top trade deadline candidate Brock Nelson remains interested in an extension with New York.

Who are the current captains of each NHL franchise?

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / February 10, 2025

The World Waits on Brock Nelson’s Decision: Breaking it All Down

The New York Islanders officially began their break during the Four Nations Face-Off. There won’t be any formal team activities for over a week, and the only ongoing hockey will be the Four Nation’s games, the PWHL, and the AHL.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / February 9, 2025