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Jared Bednar Mikko Rantanen...
Will Petersen

Jared Bednar talks ‘really tough day’ and trading ‘good friend’ Rantanen

"Really tough day. Like you lose a good friend, good teammate, great player. It's hard," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said of the trade
1 hour ago
Nathan MacKinnon Mikko Rantanen...
Will Petersen

Nathan MacKinnon on Mikko Rantanen trade: ‘It just sucks’

Nathan MacKinnon said he "doesn't really care about money," and wasn't opposed to Mikko Rantanen making more than him
4 hours ago
Chris MacFarland...
Will Petersen

Avs GM Chris MacFarland speaks on shocking Rantanen trade

The full press conference with Avs GM Chris MacFarland was about the stunning Mikko Rantanen trade that went down on Friday night
7 hours ago
Mikko Rantanen contract...
Will Petersen

Reports: Avalanche trade Mikko Rantanen in a stunning move

The Avalanche have done what many fans thought would never happen; they're trading superstar Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes
24 hours ago
Miles Wood Avalanche injury...
Will Petersen

Avalanche share some good injury news for a nice change of pace

Avalanche forward Miles Wood has been battling a back injury for nearly two months, but he's on the verge of returning in the next few days
2 days ago
Valeri Nichushkin...
Will Petersen

There’s no timeline on Valeri Nichushkin returning after a setback

Avs head coach Jared Bednar delivered the unfortunate news on Wednesday about Valeri Nichushkin before the team's game against the Jets
3 days ago
Avalanche...
Will Petersen

Avalanche lack energy, look flat in a disappointing loss to rival Wild

The Avalanche fell 3-1 to their rivals in a key Central Division matchup, unable to jump Minnesota to move to third place in the standings
5 days ago
Mikko Rantanen contract...
Will Petersen

Report: Avalanche and Rantanen at ‘stalemate’ on contract talks

NHL insider Frank Seravalli elaborated on where things stand between the Avs and Mikko Rantanen when it comes to contract extension talks
8 days ago
Avalanche Cale Makar...
Will Petersen

Avalanche collapse in 4-3 loss to Oilers after taking early 3-0 lead

The Avalanche were up 3-0 on the Oilers early Thursday night and Ball Arena was ready to party; unfortunately, the good times ended early
9 days ago
Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during ...
Jake Shapiro

Report: Avs could deal Mikko Rantanen before NHL trade deadline

Mikko Rantanen could be on the move, if the Avs can't work out a new deal the star winger a report says they will trade him
11 days ago
Valeri Nichushkin...
Will Petersen

Unfortunately, Valeri Nichushkin will miss at least three more games

It was expected that Valeri Nichushkin would travel with the Avs on an upcoming three-game road trip, but that's no longer the case
18 days ago
Nathan MacKinnon MVP...
Will Petersen

MacKinnon gaining ground to be first back-to-back MVP since 2009

ESPN released its latest awards watch, and Nathan MacKinnon is on the verge of tracking down Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov for NHL MVP
18 days ago
Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates by hoisting the Stanley Cup...
Jake Shapiro

Avalanche linked to three-time Stanley Cup champion forward

One of the most accomplished hockey players of his generation could make a comeback with the Colorado Avalanche
22 days ago
Scott Wedgewood...
Will Petersen

Avalanche may have dodged a bullet on Scott Wedgewood injury

Head coach Jared Bednar didn't have an exact update, but he expects Scott Wedgewood will be "week-to-week" in his recovery
22 days ago
Avalanche Devon Toews...
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Avalanche steal an insane win from the Sabres, keep things rolling

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 on Thursday night at Ball Arena in Denver, and, oh, what a comeback win it was
23 days ago
Gabriel Landeskog...
Will Petersen

Once again, Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is skating

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog skated with the team on Thursday morning, and as usual, social media got excited
23 days ago
Nathan MacKinnon...
Will Petersen

Nathan MacKinnon named the NHL’s best player in December

Avs superstar Nathan MacKinnon was named the NHL's First Star of the Month in December, the fifth time in his career he's earned the top honor
24 days ago
Mackenzie Blackwood #39 of the Colorado Avalanche tends goal against the Nashville Predators in the...
Jake Shapiro

Mackenzie Blackwood has a sweet new Avs mask, honors a legend

The Colorado Avalanche have their goalie, Mackenzie Blackwood, for a while and he finally has a mask to match his new team
26 days ago
Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche...
Will Petersen

Avalanche make major investment in Blackwood, ink long extension

The Avalanche announced Mackenzie Blackwood has inked a five-year extension to be the starting goalie in Colorado for years to come
29 days ago
Avs Casey Mittelstadt...
Will Petersen

Avs have nearly as many losses at home this year as all of last year

The Avs went 31-9-1 at Ball Area last season; just one more regulation loss this year and they'll match their total from 2023-24
1 month ago
Mackenzie Blackwood...
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New goalie Mackenzie Blackwood grew up an Avs, Joe Sakic fan

"This was my favorite team growing up, so a little nostalgia there for me," new Avs goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood said on Thursday
1 month ago
Mikko Rantanen...
Will Petersen

Mikko Rantanen gets his third hat trick of the year, Avs now rolling

The Avs have played 30 games this season, and forward Mikko Rantanen now has three hat tricks after what he did on Tuesday in Pittsburgh
2 months ago
Alexandar Georgiev Avalanche...
Will Petersen

Avalanche did what had to be done, it was time for Georgiev to go

It's usually not personal in sports, and it isn't in this case, but the Avalanche did what had to be done by trading Alexandar Georgiev
2 months ago
Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche goalie trade...
Will Petersen

Avalanche make another goalie trade, ship Georgiev out of town

The Avalanche have made another goalie trade, acquiring Mackenzie Blackwood from the Sharks and shipping Alexandar Georgiev out of town
2 months ago