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Colorado Avalanche News & Updates

Nathan MacKinnon Team Canada...
Will Petersen

MacKinnon, Makar, McDavid and Crosby on Team Canada power play

Team Canada practiced together on Monday ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off and we learned a little bit more about the group
4 minutes ago
Cale Makar Nathan MacKinnon...
Will Petersen

MacKinnon and Makar aren’t favorites for top NHL awards, but close

While both Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are close in ESPN's latest awards watch, neither is currently the favorite for the Hart or the Norris
6 days ago
Kevin Demoff, KSE...
Jake Shapiro

Avs and Nuggets are finally back on TV, KSE apologizes

The bosses at KSE and other key figures announced an agreement between the sides ending a nearly six-year stalemate
6 days ago
Valeri Nichushkin...
Will Petersen

There’s a new timeline on when Valeri Nichushkin might be back

Jared Bednar told reporters that Colorado is hoping to be able to put Valeri Nichushkin back in the lineup after the 4 Nations Face-Off
11 days ago
Mikko Rantanen...
Will Petersen

Mikko Rantanen continues to tell his side of the trade story

“I thought it was gonna be an extension for sure. I can’t lie about that," Mikko Rantanen told Jesse Montano from Guerilla Sports on Tuesday
13 days ago
Chris MacFarland Mikko Rantanen...
Will Petersen

Avs GM Chris MacFarland bet his legacy on Mikko Rantanen trade

Chris MacFarland put the pressure on himself when he traded Mikko Rantanen; it better work out, or he might be looking for a new gig sooner rather than later
13 days ago
Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena...
Jake Shapiro

Mikko Rantanen shocked by Avs trade, would’ve taken big discount

Rumor had it that Mikko Rantanen wanted to become one of the highest-paid players in the NHL but he says he would've taken a discount to stay in Denver
14 days ago
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
16 days 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
16 days 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
16 days 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
17 days 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
18 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
19 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
21 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
24 days ago
Avalanche Cale Makar...
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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
25 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
27 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago