For the first time all season, after the final horn had sound, the Colorado Avalanche skated to center ice of Ball Arena and saluted a crowd. It was a triumphant celebration of what was arguably the best month in Avalanche history, one that propelled them from the playoff bubble to the top of the Honda
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The Colorado Avalanche have only two games left against the Anaheim Ducks after Monday’s contest. The Ducks might not care about the team they face on game day, but they have to be glad that Mikko Rantanen is running out of chances against them. Rantanen continued his dominance against the Ducks, and Colorado continued to
The 2020-21 NHL season is just over a week old and there have already been moments worth celebrating for the Colorado Avalanche after three games. There was the 8-0 blowout of the St. Louis Blues, newcomers Brandon Saad and Devon Toews scored their first goals in burgundy and blue, and goaltender Philipp Grubauer has already
Sports fans would not be sports fans without their expectations. Whether they are high, low or middling, expectations abound on social media, the local bar or suburban home. With the 2020-21 NHL season starting, fans, writers and even the organizations themselves and setting the bar for how they believe teams and players should perform. The
First-round draft picks are an opportunity for teams to transform their organization, especially when generational talents are on the line. Some players achieve or even surpass their potential while others never pan out. Between 2014 and 2018, the Colorado Avalanche have taken five players in the first round, and, of these, four are current NHL
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
DENVER — Mikko Rantanen had two goals and Pavel Francouz made 32 saves to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. Colorado Avalanche left wing Mikko Rantanen (AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File) Francouz, the 29-year-old first-year player, did most of his work after the first period, stopping 27
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, why did Marc-Andre Fleury leave the Vegas Golden Knights so suddenly? We have the details. There is news on whether or not Mikko Rantanen is ready to return, and are the Boston Bruins ready to sign two forwards? And, with only three days left, is there any chance Jesse Puljujarvi
The Colorado Avalanche faced adversity early in the season and yet found ways to overcome. Despite losing a rotating host of starting players, the team fought to stay near the top of the standings, earning key wins to keep their season – and their playoff hopes – alive. Forwards – The Line Combo Carousel The
Penguins not looking for a Crosby replacement TSN: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby will be out for at least six weeks as he’ll be undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Darren Dreger notes that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is adamant that they won’t be shopping for a replacement. The Maple Leafs aren’t close
Not long after the St. Louis Blues raised their Stanley Cup banner and the Colorado Avalanche got rolling on a season of high expectations each team has a significant obstacle to overcome. The Blues will be without sniper Vladimir Tarasenko for five months, basically the rest of the regular season. The Avalanche — already missing
WASHINGTON — Nazem Kadri and Mikko Rantanen each had a goal and two assists to help the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Monday night. Erik Johnson, Nikita Zadorov and Matt Nieto also scored as Colorado improved to 5-0-0. Nathan MacKinnon added an empty-net goal and had an assist for the Avalanche, who
Extension talks to start for some pending restricted free agents Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: From understanding, the New York Islanders and the agent for Mathew Barzal, J.P. Barry, have already established that they’d like to have contract extension talks this fall. Barzal’s numbers so far have him between Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. That
The Avs and Rantanen closing the gap on a new deal Chris Johnston: Colorado Avalanche restricted free agent forward Mikko Rantanen is not skating with SC Bern anymore and is going back to Helskinki. It is believed that they are making progress on a contract. Pierre LeBrun: There is still some work to be done
Notes on the Maple Leafs, Flames, Jets, Avalanche, Capitals, Canucks and Canadiens James (@Account4hockey): Elliotte Friedman on WGR 550 yesterday. Friedman thinks that the Toronto Maple Leafs had decided already who their next captain would be before the Auston Matthews news was made public – John Tavares. There were some within the organization that wanted
On Connor, Hall and Byfuglien Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Kyle Connor‘s agent Rich Evans on Monday on the report that they were close to having a deal done. “That’s just not true,” Evans said. The New Jersey Devils and Taylor Hall‘s camp have had preliminary talks. Now, if a deal can’t be reached …
Faulk on the move? Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said that Justin Faulk is healthy but was told to keep him off the ice today. Cory Lavalette: There is no trade yet, but a Faulk trade is likely imminent. It is quiet on where he could be going. Puljujarvi being scouted Aivis Kalnins:
Oilers need to fill some holes Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers are still looking to find a left winger to play with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and James Neal, a third line center and a right-handed defenseman to play with defenseman Oskar Klefbom. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers still have some questions on their