Erik Johnson Takes Long-Term Extension With Avs Dustin L. Nelson | September 22, 2015 Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has inked a seven-year contract extension, the team announced on Tuesday evening. That will keep Johnson on contract through the 2022-23 season. The deal is…
2015-16 Norris Trophy Winner: Tyson Barrie? Brett Slawson | September 9, 2015 The James Norris Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s best defenseman, has been secured by a number of the League’s greatest players. Elite talents such as Bobby Orr, Nicklas Lidstrom,…
5 Players Key to Colorado’s Success Sebastian Noble | September 1, 2015 When the 2015-16 NHL season begins, the Colorado Avalanche cannot stumble out the gates as they did last year. Colorado will have to get off to a good start right…
Erik Johnson: Colorado’s Last Bit of Unfinished Business Harrison Prolic | July 30, 2015 It’s been a good summer in the Mile High City. General Manager Joe Sakic has done just about everything he needed to do to improve the Avalanche. Sakic has addressed…
5 Trade Targets to Improve Oilers Defense Shane Sander | July 12, 2015 Make no mistake about it new GM Peter Chiarelli has done a phenomenal job putting his stamp on the Edmonton Oilers, however the ever elusive top-pairing defenseman the club has…
Potential Avalanche Defensive Pairs Next Season Kenneth Ferguson | July 9, 2015 As the dust settles on the NHL draft and the opening of NHL free agency, it is clear the Colorado Avalanche are going to look noticeably different this coming season.…
Grading the Avalanche Defense and Goaltending Sebastian Noble | May 12, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com Now that report cards are finished for Colorao’s forwards, it’s time to wrap it up by grading the Avalanche defense and goaltending. As mentioned in the…
Fantasy World: Making A Playoff Push Larry Fisher | March 20, 2015 Playoffs are a different beast — in real life and in fantasy. The slate is wiped clean and if you make it, you’ve got a fighting chance. Especially in fantasy,…
Avalanche Return to Action After Four Day Break Kenneth Ferguson | March 19, 2015 The Colorado Avalanche return to action tonight against the Arizona Coyotes after having four days off between games. The Avalanche last played on Saturday evening, a game against the Calgary…
Ryan Murray’s Injury History: Cause For Concern? Mark Scheig | February 18, 2015 Being the 2nd overall pick in an NHL draft comes with high expectations. When a player falls short of those given expectations, some will wonder if that player was worth…
Colorado Avalanche – The Missing Pieces Kenneth Ferguson | February 10, 2015 No team in the NHL will ever use injuries as an excuse as to how poorly or well they play. However, injuries have certainly haunted the Colorado Avalanche in a…
Avalanche Keep Flying Without the Condor Sebastian Noble | February 5, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com When Erik Johnson was selected for his first ever NHL All-Star game, he couldn’t have been happier. That joy would soon turn into aggravation as the…