The Colorado Avalanche: An Odyssey of Idiocy, Part 1
After a dismal 2016-17 season, the Colorado Avalanche are in the midst of their third rebuild in 10 years. But who’s counting? It’s not like the Avs haven’t had the…
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Avalanche Need Depth in Free Agency
After their dismal 48-point season and the fact that Matt Duchene seems likely to be traded during the offseason, it’s clear that the Colorado Avalanche are entering another rebuild. Therefore, the…
Sakic Needs to Deliver Some Hope
Coming off the worst season of any NHL team in the last 20 years, the Colorado Avalanche need to accomplish a lot. They need to turn over the roster, they…
The Colorado Avalanche’s Top-End Issues
Even if the Colorado Avalanche had the most top-tier players in the league, it still wouldn’t turn them into a winning franchise. Just look at the Edmonton Oilers in 2015-16…
Patrick Roy Says His Decision Didn’t Hurt Avs, Still Under Contract
Former Colorado Avalanche coach and Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy was on hand Thursday for a ceremonial puck drop in Quebec City before a World Cup exhibition game. Talking…
Tyson Barrie: Is Arbitration Such a Bad Thing?
Arbitration is a word that nobody really likes to hear. Arbitration, in any walk of life, generally means that there is a heated argument of some kind that has the potential…
Avalanche on Familiar Path With Tyson Barrie
Another offseason and another contract dispute. The Colorado Avalanche are getting far too familiar with the process of fighting with one of their top players on a contract. Who can…
Patrick Roy Must Find Answers For Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche were officially eliminated from any playoff contention after a loss to the Nashville Predators Tuesday night. This loss capped a stretch run that saw the Avalanche go…
Time to Fire Patrick Roy
If the Avalanche Miss the Playoffs, It’s Time to Find A New Coach The Central Division is typically considered one of, if not the, toughest division in the NHL. From…
Patrick Roy Deserves a Ton of Credit for Surging Avs
The Colorado Avalanche have been one of the hardest teams to figure out from the perspective of somebody who covers the team and they have been even harder to figure…
Colorado Avalanche: Is Patrick Roy Too Soft of a Coach?
Let me be clear from the very beginning, I generally like Patrick Roy as a head coach. He’s got a lot of things working for him, he does a good…
Colorado Avalanche Must Keep Focus On Long Term
The Colorado Avalanche remain an interesting story to examine. Patrick Roy came to the helm just before the 2013-2014 season with only one real promise about the team, a “Stanley…