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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

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

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.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 11

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

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 / Mile High Hockey / October 28

Opinion: Malinski, Kovalenko & Ivan ease the prospect pain in Colorado

All three camp hopefuls appear to be affordable and serviceable NHLers. It was no secret heading into this season that the Avalanche would be a little bit without to kick things off.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 30

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 25