Will Petersen
Finally, a “tentative” plan for the return of Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog
On Friday, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar provided the good news the captain could begin skating in Denver after the All-Star break4 days ago
Will Petersen
Avalanche make a trade with Sharks, bring old friend Matt Nieto back home
Nieto's been a depth piece for San Jose, tallying eight goals and seven assists in 45 games; he played 251 games in his first stint with the Avs6 days ago
Will Petersen
While people were counting out the Avs, they found their championship fire
The sky is the limit for the Avalanche after ripping off five wins in a row, and all that chatter about back-to-back titles is completely fair game8 days ago
Will Petersen
It wasn’t just a rest night, because Avs defenseman Cale Makar is out again
The good news is Makar skated this morning, so it's not a serious injury; Jared Bednar told reporters he has a shot to play tomorrow night in Seattle11 days ago
Will Petersen
Mikko Rantanen breaks Avalanche record set by his boss Joe Sakic in ’96
Rantanen made history for the Avs in Calgary, becoming the fastest player in team history to score 30 goals in a season; it took him 43 games12 days ago
Will Petersen
It was only two games, but the Avalanche woke up and put the NHL on notice
If the Avs make a run, which they almost assuredly will, we'll remember this as the moment in time that their entire season turned around14 days ago
Will Petersen
Struggling Avs hold team meeting, The Athletic gives them near-failing grade
The Avs checked in at No. 16 in the NHL in The Athletic's most recent Power Rankings, but received a "D" grade for their efforts thus far18 days ago
Mike Evans
Despite the standings, it’s still too early to be worried about the Avs
If the playoffs started today, the defending Stanley Cup champions wouldn't make the dance, but there's no reason to panic just yet26 days ago
Jake Shapiro
Avs stud defenseman Cale Makar selected to NHL All-Star Game again
At only 24 years old Cale Makar has won nearly every major trophy in the sport of hockey, so what's left—start earning those honors again26 days ago
Will Petersen
Avs get bad injury news as Nichushkin’s surgically repaired ankle is ailing
At his press conference on Wednesday, Avs head coach Jared Bednar delivered the bad news, and offered no timeline for Nichushkin's return1 month ago
Will Petersen
Quickest month ever? Nathan MacKinnon already back skating for Avs
It's hard to find a tougher or more driven player in the league, so it wouldn't be shocking to see MacKinnon get back earlier than expected1 month ago
Will Petersen
Avalanche make a trade with Toronto, could it be a sign of things to come?
Denis Malgin had 94 points (40 goals, 54 assists) in 93 games while playing in Switzerland the last two years, before returning to the NHL1 month ago
Will Petersen
Michael Malone is Jared Bednar from a year ago, he needs to win big now
Bednar knew a season ago what had to happen and Malone knows it this year; one guy got it done with a championship, and the other is now up2 months ago
Jake Shapiro
Colorado Avalanche could welcome back three key players in coming days
The Colorado Avalanche may have just lost their star forward to injury and did waive a former first-round pick, but there's good news2 months ago
Will Petersen
Hits keep coming for Avalanche as MacKinnon is now out significant time
The Avs announced on Tuesday night we won't see Mackinnon until early 2023, as he's expected to miss about a month with an upper body injury2 months ago
Will Petersen
Latest Avs injury would be the biggest yet, MacKinnon exits in Philadelphia
It's unclear where exactly on his body MacKinnon is ailing, but he was in obvious pain and left the game in the first period on Monday night2 months ago
Will Petersen
Avs lose another key player, Bednar thinks hit that hurt Lehkonen was dirty
On Saturday night Lehkonen was in front of the Boston net, when Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy body-slammed him to the ice2 months ago
Mike Evans
Avs are setting the standard for what other Denver sports team should be
On a Denver sports scene that is littered with poor play, poor coaching, poor ownership and poor culture, the defending Stanley Cup champs stand as a beacon on the hill2 months ago
Will Petersen
The best player in the NHL last week was Avs forward Mikko Rantanen
In just two games, Rantanen put up a ridiculous seven points, earning him No. 1 NHL Star of the Week honors as the Avs secured two wins3 months ago
Will Petersen
After waiting five years for NHL debut, Shane Bowers got hurt just 1:46 in
Bowers took a nasty shot into the boards and immediately grabbed his wrist; Jared Bednar didn't have an update after the game, but it didn't look good3 months ago
Will Petersen
Avs honor Peter McNab with many tributes in first game since his passing
The Avs remembered McNab with several nice touches, including flowers on press row, a video tribute and a "moment of appreciation"3 months ago
Will Petersen
More brutal Avs news as Nichushkin gets surgery and will miss a month
Nichushkin, who signed a massive contract this offseason, was off to an excellent start; he scored seven goals in just seven games and had 12 points3 months ago
Will Petersen
Nathan MacKinnon takes home an honor for his dazzling play in Finland
MacKinnon had a ridiculous seven assists in just two games against Columbus, with the Avs earning wins by final scores of 6-3 and 5-13 months ago