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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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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  JAKE SHAPIRO | Jun 15, 2026

  Colorado kid makes history by hoisting Stanley Cup

  The Erie native became just the second American to achieve both feats in the same year, joining Ken Morrow

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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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  WILL PETERSEN | Jun 5, 2026

  Former Avs great Rob Blake joins old GM MacFarland in Nashville

  Chris MacFarland was named the Predators president and GM earlier this week and now Rob Blake has taken the title of EVP of hockey operations

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  WILL PETERSEN | Jun 3, 2026

  Chris MacFarland emotional about leaving Avalanche and joining Predators

  "I have to start by thanking the Kroenke family... for 11 wonderful years," Chris MacFarland said at his first press conference in Nashville