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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 09: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche is recorded by TNT during the NHL/NHLPA North American Player Media Tour at City National Arena on September 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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WILL PETERSEN | Sep 22, 2026
Cale Makar is back from injury, might play for the Avalanche in the preseason

A lower-body injury sidelined Cale Makar at the start of training camp, but he was a full participant at Avs practice on Tuesday
JAKE SHAPIRO | Sep 18, 2026
KSE spending $135 million on Ball Arena — still no new practice facility for Jokic or MacKinnon

KSE says that Ball Arena updates will include a bigger East Atrium, including a glass façade, escalators, team shop, three clubs, and better point-of-sale tech
JAKE SHAPIRO | Sep 17, 2026
The best posts about Brent Burns viral ‘glow-up’ haircut

Brent Burns turned back the clock on his look by trimming his beard and hair and getting some teeth ahed of the Avalanche season
JOEY FREEBURG | Sep 16, 2026
Two Avalanche centerpieces give Jared Bednar strong endorsements

Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog each gave Jared Bednar a strong backing during Avalanche media day, offering their public votes of confidence
WILL PETERSEN | Sep 16, 2026
Nathan MacKinnon reflects on injuries and ‘awful’ sweep as new Cup journey begins

"We're blessed to even be a contender still," Avs superstar Nathan MacKinnon said in his first public comments since a shocking ending to last year
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JAKE SHAPIRO | Sep 16, 2026
Jared Bednar isn’t looking for another goalie tandem with the Avalanche

Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood shared the net last season for the Colorado Avalanche, but Jared Bednar hopes that won't be the case this year
JAMES MERILATT | Sep 16, 2026
Jared Bednar knows he still has to prove himself as the Avalanche’s head coach

The Avalanche's head coach enters the final season of his contract needing to show that he's the right guy to guide the talented Avs beyond this year
WILL PETERSEN | Sep 14, 2026
Report: Joe Sakic is full-time Avalanche GM again, no search happening

Only a few months back in the Avalanche GM chair has Joe Sakic feeling "reinvigorated," according to a report from the Denver Gazette
JAKE SHAPIRO | Sep 1, 2026
KSE expands sports empire, finally buys an MLB team

KSE has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from the Moreno family
JAKE SHAPIRO | Aug 31, 2026
Cale Makar says Avalanche’s championship window is extended

Cale Makar, 27, sat shoulder to shoulder with team-builder and franchise legend Joe Sakic and was real direct about the Stanley Cup window
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WILL PETERSEN | Aug 31, 2026
Joe Sakic: Cale Makar ‘absolutely’ became more valuable after injury hurt Cup chances

"You need your stars to be on the ice for you and you need them to play well," Joe Sakic said of Cale Makar missing the first two WCF games
WILL PETERSEN | Aug 28, 2026
Cale Makar signs biggest contract in NHL history, extends with Avalanche

Cale Makar signed for $20.4 million per year through 2034-35 season to stay with the Colorado Avalanche, according to Elliotte Friedman
WILL PETERSEN | Aug 23, 2026
Joe Sakic ‘confident’ Avs will reach deal with Cale Makar, ‘not really worried about it’

Avalanche GM Joe Sakic gave an encouraging update on Sunday afternoon about the status of contract negotiations with superstar Cale Makar
WILL PETERSEN | Aug 10, 2026
Cale Makar voted NHL’s best defenseman a fifth year in a row

Cale Makar was voted the No. 1 defenseman in the league by NHL Network producers and analysts, the fifth straight year he's topped the list
WILL PETERSEN | Jul 17, 2026
Avalanche name new head coach for AHL affiliate Eagles

The Avalanche organization has hired Jussi Ahokas to be the new head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles
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WILL PETERSEN | Jul 16, 2026
Five most important Avalanche games during the 2026-27 season

While all eyes will be on the Avalanche pursuing another Stanley Cup come April, May and June, the journey is still worth soaking in
JAKE SHAPIRO | Jul 16, 2026
NHL drops schedule for 2026-27 Avalanche season

The Avalanche are the reigning champs of the regular season, here's what their slate looks like in 2026-27
WILL PETERSEN | Jul 15, 2026
First Avalanche game of 2026-27 season announced, it’s in September

With the NHL moving to 84 games, the calendar is getting moved up; that means the Avalanche will host the Kings at Ball Arena on Sept. 30
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
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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
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