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Unlike what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. believes, the Colorado Avalanche take a much different approach to past performance. Jared Bednar has already made a statement.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 12

Sam Malinski, Martin Necas Recognized for Recent Breakout Season with Avalanche

In his first full campaign with the Colorado Avalanche, center Martin Necas logged career highs in goals (38), assists (62), points (100), time on ice per game (21:30); in addition, defenseman Sam Malinski would also post his best NHL season in 2025-26.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 31

Avalanche's Sam Malinski Quietly Became One of Colorado's Most Important Defensemen

Ask Colorado Avalanche fans about the superstars on defense and their answer will lead with Cale Makar and then drift into Devon Toews. Certainly, this is for good reason.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 4

2 Colorado Avalanche Players Seeking to Take a Step in 2026-27 Season

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, it's never too early to look ahead to the upcoming NHL season. Regarding the Colorado Avalanche, they will be seeking to bounce back after being swept in the Western Conference Final.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Six NHLers playing underrated defensive hockey in 2025-26

Defense has always been a tough skill to evaluate in hockey. The biggest problem is it’s not an event but the lack of an event: the lack of offense. Because of this conundrum, the only commonly used stats associated with defense are blocked shots, faceoffs, plus-minus, shorthanded ice time and takeaways.

Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch may be on the hot seat in Edmonton

Avalanche's Nicolas Roy expect to be out 'for a little bit'

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Avalanche re-sign breakout defenseman to $19 million contract extension

It has been a remarkable season for the Colorado Avalanche. The squad has gone nuclear behind its cast of superstars, who have also reached historical milestones, such as the latest by Nathan MacKinnon.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Avalanche sign Sam Malinski to four-year extension

The Avalanche announced they’ve signed defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year contract extension.

Avalanche doubling down on Brock Nelson has paid off this season

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

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 / Daily Faceoff / January 9

NHL DFS Picks for January 8, 2026: Top Stacks, Best Value Plays & Goalie Targets

Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Super fun 12-gamer let’s get to it. Top Stack of the Day Colorado Avalanche Power Play 1 (Nichushkin, Nelson, Necas, MacKinnon,

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 30, 2025

Report: Avalanche sign Sam Malinski to one-year deal

The Colorado Avalanche have agreed to terms on a new contract with restricted free agent Sam Malinski, as first reported by PuckPedia. Malinski’s deal will carry a cap hit of $1.4 million.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 9, 2025

Florida Panthers talked to Carolina Hurricanes about Mikko Rantanen

Andrew Gross: Heard the last contract offer from the New York Islanders to Brock Nelson was for three years at a little more than $7.5 million. “Think it’s been clear for a while Nelson felt his smart play was to set his value via free agent market.

Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Hockey / January 24, 2025

Friday Feels: Youth hit the wall

The Avs young players have all hit slumps at the same time. I’m in my 30s now, folks. Have been for a couple of years. The thing I miss most about my early 20s was the freedom to make mistakes and learn and grow from them later.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 23, 2024

Inside the Locker Room: Holiday Break Important for Avs

The holidays are among us and the Avalanche are excited to be home. Some players didn’t have time to decorate since they were on the road, while others left it to their families.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 11, 2024

Sam Malinski Says He Was ‘Ready to Score One’

Sam Malinski was finally rewarded for his efforts with his first goal of the season on Saturday in the 6-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The young defenseman has had several scoring chances and three assists to boot but no goals until Game 15.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 10, 2024

Sam Malinski Scores His First of the Season

The Colorado Avalanche scored five goals in a dominating second period of the 6-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday night — the polar opposite of the team’s first 20 minutes.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 30, 2024

Roster Spot in Sight? Sam Malinski’s Impressive Preseason

It’s well documented that the Avalanche are using training camp and preseason as competition for ice time on the third defense pair. Colorado’s top four is set in stone, but three newcomers are among the four blueliners competing for the other two spots.