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DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 03: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates a third period goal with teammates against the Minnesota Wild in Game One of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 03, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

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WILL PETERSEN | Jul 1, 2026
Avs make three more depth signings, including forward with 477 NHL games

When it looked like the Avs might be done with free agency, the team announced the signings of Vinnie Hinostroza, Adam Beckman and Domenick Fensore
WILL PETERSEN | Jul 1, 2026
Avalanche sign depth defenseman from the Flyers

New Avalanche defenseman Noah Juulsen is 29-years-old and recorded 10 points in 52 games with the Philadelphia Flyers last season
WILL PETERSEN | Jul 1, 2026
Avalanche sign veteran forward Jaden Schwartz to three-year deal

33-year-old Jaden Schwartz has appeared in 861 NHL games for the Blues and the Kraken, tallying 233 goals and 320 assists; he now joins the Avalanche
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 29, 2026
Avalanche sign Taylor Makar to contract extension, hopefully Cale is next

It's good business by the Avalanche to reward Taylor Makar with a new deal while also knowing what's looming with big brother Cale
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 27, 2026
Avalanche select nine players in 2026 NHL Draft, make another trade

None of these picks will make an immediate impact in a Stanley Cup window for the Avalanche, but it's always fun to think about the future
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WILL PETERSEN | Jun 26, 2026
Joe Sakic praises Nichushkin after trade, Avs ‘don’t win Cup’ without him

"That team was on fire and he was at another level," Avalanche GM Joe Sakic said of Valeri Nichushkin after trading him on Thursday
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 26, 2026
Avalanche make key moves, re-sign two defenseman in a span of minutes

Both Brett Kulak and Brent Burns will be back with the Avalanche next year as Joe Sakic remains busy early in the offseason
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 25, 2026
Valeri Nichushkin leaves behind complicated legacy with Avalanche

Valeri Nichushkin didn't derail a dynasty, but his actions during the 2023 and 2024 playoffs off the ice did the Avs absolutely no favors
JAKE SHAPIRO | Jun 25, 2026
Avalanche trade Cup-winning forward to Columbus in salary dump

Colorado dealt forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 24, 2026
Avalanche trade Jack Drury to Predators, do more business with MacFarland

Jack Drury joined the Avalanche in the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen trade along with forward Martin Necas, but he's headed to Nashville
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WILL PETERSEN | Jun 24, 2026
Avalanche president and GM Joe Sakic now part-owner of USHL team

On Wednesday morning it was announced that Joe Sakic is a part-owner of a new USHL team in San Diego as the league expands out West
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 22, 2026
Avalanche announce preseason schedule for 2026-27 season

The Avalanche will face the Winnipeg Jets twice and the Utah Mammoth twice, with one home game against each team and one on the road
JAKE SHAPIRO | Jun 18, 2026
$49 million Avs forward now on trade big board

The left-handed shot winger was signed after the Avs won the Stanley Cup for eight years and $49 million
JAKE SHAPIRO | Jun 17, 2026
Report: Avalanche lose more depth, forward goes to Russia

Depth forward Zakhar Bardakov is expected to sign with SKA St. Petersburg, the same club where he made his name before coming to the Avalanche
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 16, 2026
Avalanche unload Ross Colton to Predators for two picks and a goalie

Ross Colton was due to make $4 million next season, so this looks like a salary dump from Avalanche team president and current GM Joe Sakic
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WILL PETERSEN | Jun 15, 2026
Avalanche have second best odds to win Stanley Cup next season

The Avalanche are 7-1 to win the Stanley Cup while the Hurricanes are 6.5-1; Tampa Bay, Edmonton, Minnesota and Florida are the next closest
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 12, 2026
Joe Sakic vows to ‘look at all options,’ including trades, to improve Avs

"We want to make sure this team has the right pieces to try and compete for the Cup," Avalanche president and GM Joe Sakic said
JAKE SHAPIRO | Jun 12, 2026
Cale Makar makes Avs history as NHL recognizes its All-Star Teams

The NHL named Cale Makar to its First All-Star Team, the fourth time he's earned the honor — while Nathan MacKinnon joined him on the postseason ledger
JAMES MERILATT | Jun 11, 2026
Nathan MacKinnon falls short of winning his second Hart Trophy

In a season that ended in disappointment for the Avalanche, their superstar fell short of the league's highest honor, missing out on the Hart Trophy
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 11, 2026
Joe Sakic makes encouraging and bold statement on Cale Makar’s future

"Cale's gonna finish his career here," Avalanche president and GM Joe Sakic said at his end-of-season press conference on Thursday
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JAKE SHAPIRO | Jun 11, 2026
Jared Bednar is staying as Avalanche coach, Joe Sakic and Josh Kroenke back coach

Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic confirmed Thursday at Colorado’s season-ending news conference that Jared Bednar will return behind the bench, along with the rest of his coaching staff
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 9, 2026
Gabriel Landeskog wins Masterson Trophy and Messier Award

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog was filming an interview discussing the Messier Award when his family surprised him with the Masterson Trophy as well
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 9, 2026
Avalanche won Stanley Cup 25 years ago today, Ray Bourque got his moment

The Avalanche beat the Devils in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on June, 9 2001; Ray Bourque finally hoisted the best trophy in sports
JAKE SHAPIRO | Jun 9, 2026
Special Avs event logo revealed, new jersey’s color leaked

The NHL unveiled a Utah-centric Winter Classic logo with no nod to Colorado, while a leak suggests the Avs' new Hometown Remix alternate will have a white base
WILL PETERSEN | Jun 6, 2026
Avs goalie Scott Wedgewood earns top-5 finish for Vezina Trophy

A top-5 finish is something Scott Wedgewood should be proud of, especially considering he was a journeyman and career backup entering this season

Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche name new head coach for AHL affiliate Eagles

Five most important Avalanche games during the 2026-27 season

NHL drops schedule for 2026-27 Avalanche season

First Avalanche game of 2026-27 season announced, it’s in September

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