Analyst for DenverFan.com
Shawn Drotar is an analyst for DenverFan.com and can be heard on Denver's Sports Station 104.3 The Fan. His past writing experience includes time as USA Today and ESPN.
Clearly in "win now" mode, Colorado could add scoring punch and veteran savvy, while blocking their rivals, by making a deal for the veteran
With each passing day, it seems less and less likely that the reigning MVP is going to leave Green Bay, leaving Denver on the outside looking in
Colorado’s scoring defenseman presents a singular threat no team can match, something that was on full display in win over the Blackhawks
The Broncos hapless offense comes from the offensive coordinator that the head coach wanted, something the powers that be can't forget
Colorado Eagles prospect Justus Annunen was flown to Toronto mid-game to give the Avalanche some depth, as goaltender becomes a concern
The Nuggets need to turn their attention toward next season and beyond, which means Michael Malone needs to adjust his approach
Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick and Jerry Jeudy should have at least the next three seasons playing together after the bye-week signings
Riddled with injuries and suspensions, the Avs stumbled out of the gate, but they've turned things around thanks to a pair of veterans
The quarterback's mea culpa will be good enough for the Broncos, as they have no intention of turning the page from the veteran to the youngster
Preaching that his teammates can't get too low after losses or too high after wins, the Broncos quarterback points on the key for Sunday
The TNT crew defended Nikola Jokic, an opinion that was obviously shared by the league office, as cheap shots on the MVP aren't allowed
The Avalanche are learning to play with a target on their chest, something that will pay dividends once key players return from injuries
George Paton conducted a masterclass in semantics during his post-trade deadline presser, as he guides the Broncos through a transition
Linebacker Kenny Young was shipped from the Rams, a Super Bowl contender, to the Broncos, a pretender, and it didn't sit well with him
Looking to bolster a depleted linebacker corps, edge rusher Stephen Weatherly became the Broncos latest import from Minnesota
Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur isn't going to change the Broncos game plan to protect his injured QB, which seems like a foolish notion
The greatest defensive player in franchise history is most likely entering the final 11 games of his career in Denver, with a lot on the line
Even though he's only 28, the veteran quarterback has been through ups and downs, experience he uses to keep him teammates on track
Colorado is the prohibitive favorite to hoist the Stanley Cup at season's end, but they have some hurdles to overcome en route to an elusive title
The fifth-round pick has played more like a first-rounder early in the season, as he's blossomed into a major part of Denver's secondary
Abandoning the running game like they did in the second half against the Ravens will be a recipe for disaster as the Broncos take on the Steelers
The Rockies’ longtime shortstop will most like depart Colorado via free agency this winter, ending a terrific run with the ballclub
Broncos general manager George Paton can’t afford to keep three quarterbacks on Denver's 53-man roster for long
The Broncos safety will take over the signal-calling role from injured linebacker Josey Jewell, just the latest responsibility put on his plate
