Colorado Hockey Now

17/08/2024

In a new interview with NHL.com, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar indicated that Gabriel Landeskog is trying to return near the start of the season, while another winger might not be ready when the season opens.

https://coloradohockeynow.com/2024/08/17/landeskog-trying-to-return-near-start-of-season/

The Avalanche are hopeful that their captain will be ready near the start of the season, while they might start without another winger.

16/08/2024

Avalanche Hire Former NHL Employee As Assistant GM

The Avalanche have made an addition to their front office staff, hiring an employee straight from the NHL payroll.

14/08/2024

On a new episode of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman dropped some news that teams around the league believe there's optimism the Avalanche and Rantanen will come to an agreement on a new contract.

In a new podcast, Elliotte Friedman shared that teams around the league think a Mikko Rantanen deal is likely going to get done.

13/08/2024

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12/08/2024

We are just one month away from Avalanche hockey returning.

Sort of.

Avalanche Schedule Released For 2024 Rookie Faceoff Tournament

Avalanche hockey is just a little over a month away from returning...sort of. Here's your 2024 Rookie Faceoff Tournament schedule.

11/08/2024

3 Encouraging Stats From Last Season For The Avalanche, including Miles Wood becoming an absolute demon on the penalty kill.

We're still a ways away from Avalanche hockey returning, but here are three encouraging stats from last year heading into a new season.

09/08/2024

The Avalanche really “wanted” Oliver Kylington, and that appealed to the 27 year old defenseman.

The newest defenseman on the Avalanche, Oliver Kylington, explained why he ended up choosing Colorado in free agency.

08/08/2024

On Wednesday, it was reported that Lonzo Ball, who had the same cartilage transplant surgery as Gabriel Landeskog, is back doing full-contact 5-on-5 scrimmages.

That news has to give everyone some hope that a return is possible for the Avalanche captain.

Gabriel Landeskog and Lonzo Ball will always be attached because of the surgeries they had. Ball’s progress has to give fans hope.

06/08/2024

The Avs are suddenly pretty deep on defense.

But some of these new additions have a lot to prove before I'd feel comfortable trading away a defenseman to help the rest of the roster.

The Avalanche have a lot of depth on defense at the moment, but that doesn't mean they should be looking to trade away one just yet.

05/08/2024

The Avs signed Oliver Kylington on Monday, adding more depth to a defense that suddenly looks very crowded.

The Avalanche signed another defenseman who fits the way they like to play, crowding the blueline even more.

02/08/2024

Early projections have the Avalanche taking a step back next season. Will they surpass those expectations?

The Avalanche have been a dominant regular season team for five years now. Do they take a step back next season?

01/08/2024

Team Canada announced their coaching staff for the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Jared Bednar was overlooked, in my opinion.

Now the focus is purely on the Avs in what should be an interesting season.

Team Canada announced their coaching staff on Wednesday for the 4 Nations Face-off, and there was one glaring omission.

29/07/2024

On the "It's All Your Fault" podcast, new Eagles Coach Dan Hinote discussed why he's back with the Avs and what he's looking forward to.

"If you can get them a good foundation while they’re in the (AHL), then they’re going to thrive once they make it."

Dan Hinote is back in the Avalanche organization, and ready to bring his passion for developing young people to the Eagles.

27/07/2024

Every team is always looking to improve, if they can.

These are the Avs three greatest positional needs heading into the season.

The Avalanche are not a perfect team at the moment, and there are (at least) three big needs heading into camp.

25/07/2024

A little over a year ago, Colorado’s goaltending tandem was rated highly. That’s not the case right now.

Both Avalanche goalies should enter this season with a chip on their shoulders.

People were confident in the goaltending tandem of the Avalanche a year ago. That’s not the case right now.

24/07/2024

The Avalanche didn't make a ton of changes to their roster, but they made a few. Here's a peek at how their depth chart looks right now.

A look at the depth chart of the Avalanche after the NHL Draft and free agency. A bit has changed since June's edition.

24/07/2024

Did the Avalanche try to bring back Nikita Zadorov this summer? It sure sounds like they made an attempt...

Did the Avalanche try to bring back a familiar face on the blueline? According to a new piece, they at least made an attempt.

22/07/2024

There really isn't much left on the free agent market that I love, but if the Avalanche choose to bring in one more forward before camp, I have someone in mind.

The One Free Agent Left Who Makes Sense For The Avalanche

There isn't much left on the free agent market in the NHL, but if the Avalanche are looking to add anyone, it should be this guy.

20/07/2024

Data Shows MacKinnon’s Big Contract Might Actually Be A Bargain

He's the second highest paid player in the NHL, but could Nathan MacKinnon actually be on a bargain contract?

17/07/2024

One fan favorite replaces another, as Dan Hinote is the new Associate Head Coach of the Colorado Eagles, replacing the departed Steve Konowalchuk.

The Avalanche announced on Wednesday that Dan Hinote will be joining the coaching staff for the Colorado Eagles.

16/07/2024

Where do the Avalanche stand after a relatively quiet summer? My best guess at the opening night lineup with how things currently stand.

How do the Avalanche line up after a relatively quiet off-season where they mostly added around the edges?

15/07/2024

TRADE: Avalanche Add Depth Goaltender With NHL Experience

The Avalanche added another goaltender to their organization, trading for Kevin Mandolese on Monday afternoon.

15/07/2024

There's a very good chance that Nathan MacKinnon will join some elite company in the NHL record books next season.

https://coloradohockeynow.com/2024/07/15/mackinnon-could-join-elite-company-next-season/

14/07/2024

Zach Parise hasn't filed those retirement papers just yet, but on a podcast last week, he made it pretty clear his NHL career is over.

Parise Discusses Future, Time With Avalanche On Podcast

https://coloradohockeynow.com/2024/07/14/parise-discusses-future-time-with-avalanche-on-podcast/

13/07/2024

The KHL and Russian Hockey Federation made some pretty major changes this week.

Here's how those changes might impact prospects like Mikhail Gulyayev and Ilya Nabokov.

https://coloradohockeynow.com/2024/07/13/khl-and-fhr-changes-potential-impact-on-avalanche-prospects-gulyayev-nabokov/

12/07/2024

It sounds like the NHL Draft might have been headed to Denver next year, but is that dead now if the league opts to decentralize the draft?

The NHL Draft might be decentralized heading next year, which is a shame, because it sounds like the next draft was set to be in Denver.

11/07/2024

After a dominant season in the OHL, a taste of NHL hockey this Fall might be in the cards for Colorado’s 1st rounder in 2023.

Why An NHL Tryout For Calum Ritchie Makes Sense

After signing his entry-level deal this week, it might make sense for the Avalanche to give Cal Ritchie a tryout in the NHL.

10/07/2024

Cogliano And Francouz Get Official Titles With Avalanche Front Office

Two recent retirees for the Colorado Avalanche have been given official titles in the front office with the organization.

08/07/2024

Colorado got one of their first round picks from the first round in 2023 under contract on Monday, as Calum Ritchie has signed on the dotted line.

https://coloradohockeynow.com/2024/07/08/avalanche-sign-calum-ritchie-to-entry-level-contract/

07/07/2024

In a new YouTube interview, Valeri Nichushkin discusses what happened in Seattle during the playoffs back in 2023.

Included a Russian translation of what Val had to say.

Just when I thought things were starting to calm down, a 50 minute interview with Valeri Nichushkin pops up. In part two of three, Nichushkin speaks with Russian YouTuber Mikhail Cherkasov, who visited Denver right before the start of the NHL playoffs. That means that all of these interviews occurre...