Blackhawks 2020-21 Player Grades: Nikita Zadorov Greg Boysen | June 5, 2021 As the unusual 2020-21 season has come and gone for the Chicago Blackhawks, our coverage team is taking a look back and handing out grades for the entire team. Today,…
Maple Leafs Should Look to Address ‘Killer Instinct’ in Free Agency Peter Baracchini | June 4, 2021 At the end of season press conference, Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan mentioned that something was missing with this group that led to their monumental 3-1 series lead collapse.…
3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s 4-2 Win Over Coyotes Kerry Collins | April 13, 2021 The first two periods were electric, but the third period was not. Fortunately for the Colorado Avalanche, the power surge of the first 40 minutes was just enough. Colorado got…
All-Time Pennsylvania-Born Lineup Colin Newby | April 6, 2021 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…
Avalanche Weekly: A Return to the Ice With 3 Strong Games Against Golden Knights Ben Rossi | February 21, 2021 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 Kerry Collins | February 19, 2021 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 Kerry Collins | February 17, 2021 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 Avery McGrail | February 2, 2021 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 Kerry Collins | February 1, 2021 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 Avery McGrail | January 26, 2021 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 Alex Hobson | January 26, 2021 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 Teagan Giselbrecht | January 10, 2021 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…