With the news that the St. Louis Blues have broken off extension talks with their star blueliner and captain Alex Pietrangelo, NHL general managers have taken notice, and rightfully so. The need for a right shooting defenseman is plentiful and it would be hard not to make a play to acquire one of the best
Colorado Avalanche
Although he is not a household name, Andre Burakovsky enjoyed a quietly good season for the Colorado Avalanche. Unfortunately, he won’t hit the open market but instead he’s a restricted free agent with arbitration rights this offseason. [embedded content] He has shown flashes of greatness but his inconsistency may be holding him back from reaching
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that Mikko Koivu and the Minnesota Wild have come to the end of their road together. In Montreal, speculation is the Canadiens might shop two forwards, potentially keeping the one most thought might be moved. The Edmonton Oilers have apparently switched their goaltending focus, the Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche forced Game 7 against the Dallas Stars after being down 3-1 in the series, winning both Games 5 and 6. After Miro Heiskanen scored first in Game 6, the Avalanche put one past Anton Khudobin in each period, then added an empty-net goal by Nathan MacKinnon to seal the win. MacKinnon is
The Colorado Avalanche bounced back from their Game 3 loss against the Arizona Coyotes in convincing fashion with a 7-1 victory to put the ‘Yotes on the brink of elimination. The whole team was firing on all cylinders in this one right from puck drop, and Arizona failed to provide any sort of response or
The Colorado Avalanche kept the good times rolling and the offense clicking with another barrage of goals, sending the Arizona Coyotes back to the desert in five games and booking their spot in Round 2. The Avalanche used their power play to propel them into the next round, scoring on two of the opportunities they
After coming off a 3-2 victory in their exhibition matchup against the Minnesota Wild, the Avalanche shifted their focus to their first of three round-robin games against the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. Related: Senators’ 3 Free Agent Targets The Avalanche would go on to take down the Blues in what was a
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation Taylor Hall might sign a deal similar to the one Marian Hossa did years ago, the New York Rangers have no idea which goaltender to start for the play-ins, and what is the plan for Tuukka Rask in Boston? Finally, how big a role will Kailer Yamamoto
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, while fans have heard from the Tampa Bay Lightning, there are comments from the other team to vote “no” on the 24-team play-in, the Carolina Hurricanes. In Detroit, there seems to be some correction on an earlier report about Dmytro Timashov, and in Colorado Bowen Byram got some less-than stellar
The 2020 NHL Draft will have multiple rounds of 1st-round caliber players. That’s what made the THW Writers’ Mock Draft such a challenge; there’s no one “correct” fit for any draft slot. I should have chosen a center for the Colorado Avalanche’s 1st-round selection instead of a blueliner, but I compensated by drafting three middle-six forwards in the 3rd through 5th rounds.
May take a Zadorov trade to get Byram in the lineup Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: (mailbag) The Colorado Avalanche have pending restricted free agent defensemen in Nikita Zadorov and Ryan Graves. Graves will get a nice contract from the Avs, but Zadorov may not. If the Avs move Zadorov, Bo Byram would have
The Colorado Avalanche face some tough choices with their non-roster players whose contracts are set to expire at the end of the season. Seven players who aren’t starters but are on team contracts will confront their future with the organization shortly. They all filled roles with the Colorado Eagles, the club’s AHL affiliate, and over
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, one scribe took a look at the potential of Taylor Hall going to the Colorado Avalanche. Another inside provided the latest word on the Dustin Byfuglien saga? And, a third asked what will the Ottawa Senators do with Anthony Duclair? Avalanche Have Eyes on Taylor Hall? The Score’s Sean O’Leary
The Colorado Avalanche face some interesting choices over the offseason. They could be set for another substantial roster change. Currently, 12 players listed on the team’s starting roster sit on contracts ending whenever the 2019-20 season’s over. It’s the perfect time to look at each player and consider their chances of staying with the team.
As you surely know by now, the NHL has suspended the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus outbreak. This decision, of course, reflects the best interests of players, team staff, fans, and everyone engaged with the hockey community. However, from a hockey standpoint, the paused season benefits some teams more than others. The Philadelphia Flyers, for
With over 220 games under his belt, it’s easy to forget that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard is only 21 years old. His NHL experience at such a young age has contributed to his steady improvement over three seasons. Now, he has become a staple on the team’s blue line. He has not only increased
The top of the Western Conference is a close head-to-head-to-head race between the St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche. Injuries, inconsistency and scheduling could factor into the competition down the stretch. The Avalanche are at a disadvantage with injuries, but they have won games in similar situations in the past and may do
Rookie Martin Kaut fought to reach his debut with the Colorado Avalanche. The 20-year-old Colorado Eagles call-up proved ready for his NHL shot. His efforts pose a question – should he remain with the club once the injured veterans return? 2018 NHL Draft Kaut participated in the 2018 NHL Draft combine hoping to find a
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