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The Colorado Avalanche have some of the best players in the world at their disposal, like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, which is why they were the top team in the NHL this season from start to finish.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

The NHL’s draft lottery race is changing. Bedard and Celebrini are a big reason why

We’re more than a month into the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and for the first time in many years, neither the Chicago Blackhawks nor the San Jose Sharks are anywhere close to being in last place.

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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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Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 1

Avalanche D Erik Johnson retires after 17 seasons

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement on Wednesday after 17 NHL seasons. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft by St.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Stanley Cup champion Erik Johnson announces retirement at 37

One of the most recognizable figures to have played for the Colorado Avalanche has hung up his skates. On Wednesday, longtime NHL defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement from hockey at the age of 37.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Former first overall pick retires from NHL after 17 seasons

Although he spent much of his career with the Avalanche, that’s not where it began.

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The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2025

Why Rangers' Stanley Cup pedigree pursuit is a logical move

Recently, portal Heavy.com linked Erik Johnson to the New York Rangers, and this potential trade would answer the need of the Blueshirts to add depth and experience without compromising the salary cap.

Report: Rangers sign Andrej Sustr to professional tryout

Two key Avalanche players dealing with injuries

Why this unnoticed prospect from Rangers trade will thrive in New York

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Tyson Barrie announces retirement

Amid his participation in yesterday’s Avalanche alumni game, defenseman Tyson Barrie confirmed to Nathan Rudolph of the DNVR Avalanche podcast that he’s retired.

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 24, 2025

Avalanche’s Sam Girard, Erik Johnson day-to-day with injury

The Colorado Avalanche will be without defensemen Sam Girard and Erik Johnson on a day-to-day basis due injury, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar confirmed Monday per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / March 7, 2025

Flyers Send Depth Defenseman Back to his Former Club at the Buzzer

In a buzzer-beater move, the Philadelphia Flyers traded Erik Johnson back to the Colorado Avalanche, where he spent most of his career. In return, the Flyers received forward Givani Smith from Colorado.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7, 2025

Avalanche reunite with defenseman from championship team in trade with Flyers

The Avalanche are bringing 2022 Stanley Cup champion Erik Johnson back to Denver.

Flyers trade former first-round pick Scott Laughton to Maple Leafs

Kings acquire forward from Flyers

Failed major trade between Maple Leafs and Flyers leaks publicly

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / November 19, 2024

Erik Johnson Proves, Yes, Leadership Is Worth the Price

When the Philadelphia Flyers traded a 2024 fourth-round pick for defenseman Erik Johnson on March 8 ahead of the NHL trade deadline, many fans and pundits scoffed at the seemingly high price the Flyers paid relative to Johnson’s salary and ability at his advanced age.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 16, 2024

Flyers veteran drops sobering career reflection before 1000th game

The Philadelphia Flyers traded for Erik Johnson at last season’s NHL Trade Deadline. Though the Flyers failed to make the playoffs, Johnson has proven to be a valuable player.

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / August 26, 2024

One Flyers Goalie Possibility Nobody is Considering

With only weeks to go until the start of the 2024 NHL preseason, the goalies remain the biggest question marks for the enigmatic Philadelphia Flyers. That’s not for a lack of effort, however.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / July 11, 2024

Johnson ‘Never Considered’ Retiring, ‘Comfortable’ with New Flyers Role

When he agreed to return to the Philadelphia Flyers on a one-year, $1 million contract, 16-year NHL veteran Erik Johnson knew that he was undertaking a smaller role, something unfamiliar to him in years past.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1, 2024

Flyers to re-sign former No. 1 overall pick

The Philadelphia Flyers are expected to re-sign a former No. 1 overall pick.

Philadelphia Flyers 2024-25 Prospect Pyramid

Flyers’ 'New Era of Orange' Repeating Past Era Failures

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / May 1, 2024

Flyers Willing to Bring Erik Johnson Back Next Season

According to a report from Kevin Kurz of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Flyers appear willing to bring back veteran defenseman Erik Johnson for another season.

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / March 8, 2024

Grading the Flyers’ Erik Johnson Trade With Sabres

The Philadelphia Flyers acquired some veteran defensive depth ahead of Friday’s 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline, parting ways with a 2024 fourth-round pick in order to pull off a surprising Erik Johnson trade with the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8, 2024

Sabres trade former first overall pick to Flyers

The defenseman had been a focal piece of trade rumors for a while, now moving to the fourth club of his career.

Avalanche, Sabres exchange former first-round picks

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / February 25, 2024

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets And Yes Erik Johnson

Ex-Maple Leaf Nazem Kadri tearing It up with Avalanche

Every NHL team's likely next retired number

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2018

The worst No. 1 overall draft picks in NHL history

The 2018 NHL Draft is upon us, and it's here that the Buffalo Sabres, winners of the latest draft lottery, are expected to pick Swedish defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.

Offseason needs for each NHL team

The best NHL Draft late-round steals

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