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On YouTubeColorado 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.
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / January 27
Avalanche sign D Sam Malinski to 4-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year extension through the 2029-30 season on Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed but Sportsnet reported the deal carries an average annual value of $4.75 million.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Avalanche sign Sam Malinski to four-year contract extension
The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year contract extension worth $4.75 million per season, the club announced Tuesday morning.
Sam Malinski 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.
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
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.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 9
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 / Mile High Hockey / October 28, 2024
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, 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.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 25, 2024
Avalanche Practice Observations: Cal Ritchie on the Wing; Sam Malinski Fighting for a Spot
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The line juggling continued on Wednesday, where the Avalanche again held two separate group practices at Family Sports Center. 1. Among the changes was the makeup of the second line — the one centered by Casey Mittelstadt.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 11, 2024
Avalanche 2024 Draft Target: Malmo Redhawks’ Dominik Badinka
The NHL Entry Draft will be held at The Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28-29, and the Colorado Avalanche have the 24th overall pick. The draft is full of surprises, and who will be available at that pick is unknown.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / June 3, 2024
Existing options for Avalanche at defense
The Colorado Avalanche have a few free agents this summer on the back-end, be it unrestricted or restricted that will more than likely leave for better contracts.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Avs Report / March 6, 2024
Undrafted NCAA Free Agent Market, Sylvegård Weighing Options, More
This year’s undrafted college free agent market looks to have a wealth of talented options for NHL clubs to sign once their respective NCAA seasons are completed.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / December 4, 2023
Takeaways: Tired Avalanche fall in LA
The Colorado Avalanche were coming into the game against the Los Angeles Kings deadbeat tired. Colorado was playing their third game in four days, while the Kings were playing their first in five days.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 30, 2023
Avalanche Notebook: Forward Versatility Key, Malinski Joins Team
Center is the most important position up front for any team, but on the Colorado Avalanche, it doesn’t matter what position you play, if you’re the first forward back, you have to be ready to play down low.
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