All-Time Pennsylvania-Born Lineup
Pennsylvania is anchored by cities with a proud history of hockey on each side. The sport is best-known in the Keystone State for their two NHL franchises, the Philadelphia Flyers…
Brandon Saad
Avalanche Weekly: A Return to the Ice With 3 Strong Games Against Golden Knights
Coming off a week of rest due to COVID-19 protocols, the Colorado Avalanche returned to the ice this week for a three-game series against the second place Vegas Golden Knights,…
Avalanche Getting Top Value From Saad
Don’t look now, but Brandon Saad might be the most important offensive player for the Colorado Avalanche this season. Before the Nathan MacKinnon fans fire up their torches and pitchforks,…
Avalanche’s Second Line Leads the Way Past Golden Knights 3-2
Missing players have caused Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar to get creative with his lines, but he might be on to something with Brandon Saad, Nazem Kadri and Joonas Donskoi.…
Avalanche Weekly: Injuries Sour Strong Performances
Avalanche Weekly is a series from Colorado Avalanche contributors for THW where we recap the team’s performance from the past week and tackle some notable storylines from said games. These…
Avalanche Lose MacKinnon in OT Loss to Wild
The Colorado Avalanche lost the battle against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, but they’re just hoping they haven’t lost the war. Superstar Nathan MacKinnon didn’t come out for the third…
Avalanche Need More from Their Depth
Don’t look now, but the powerhouse(!?) Colorado Avalanche have kicked off their season with a 3-3-0 start. Through a certain lens, this could look like a disappointment. “The Avs are…
Avalanche Weekly: A Slow Start From Depth Forwards
Avalanche Weekly is a series from Colorado Avalanche contributors for THW where we recap the team’s performance from the past week and tackle some notable storylines from said games. These…
Joe Sakic’s Offseason Moves Set Avalanche Up For 2020-21 Success
The highly anticipated start of the 2020-21 NHL regular season on January 13th is fast approaching. Before the puck drops let’s take a second to review and grade the offseason…
Saad Strengthens Already Dangerous Avalanche Roster
The trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen already strike fear in the hearts of goaltenders, defensemen, and general managers throughout the NHL. But another monster may be…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Bruins, More
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are moving one of their defensemen who is playing overseas. Meanwhile, newly-acquired forward Brandon Saad is interested in signing an extension with…
NHL Rumors; Avalanche, Jets, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, More
In today’s NHL rumors, without having played a single game for the Colorado Avalanche, forward Brandon Saad is already saying he’d like to stick around long-term. Fans in Winnipeg have…