5 NHL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat This Season Michael Ostrower | July 13, 2024 In today’s NHL, premier coaching is more crucial than ever. As demonstrated by the 2024 playoffs, the importance of having a strong leader is undeniable, whether it’s assembling a well-rounded…
Avalanche’s 3 Keys to Playoff Success Against the Jets in Round 1 Marko Zlomislic | April 19, 2024 Don’t look now, but the start of the 2024 NHL Playoffs (April 20) is just around the corner. The Colorado Avalanche are staring down a first-round match-up with the Winnipeg…
3 New Year’s Resolutions for the Colorado Avalanche in 2024 Marko Zlomislic | December 30, 2023 Christmas has come and gone for the Colorado Avalanche, but New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, which means that it’s time for New Year’s resolutions – everyone’s favorite…
Red Wings’ Takeaways From Traverse City Prospects Tournament Jordan Orth | September 18, 2023 With the annual Traverse City Prospects Tournament wrapping up, the high hopes that Detroit Red Wings fans had for the weekend did not translate to the ice, with the team…
How These 4 Coaches Have Kept Their Seat Cold Mike Fink | August 4, 2023 The four longest-tenured coaches in the NHL are Jon Cooper (hired in 2013), Mike Sullivan (2015), Jared Bednar (2016), and Rod Brind’Amour (2018). It’s common to hear about the coaches…
Avalanche Aren’t Used to Elimination Games Kerry Collins | April 28, 2023 Don’t be surprised if Colorado Avalanche fans don’t remember the last time the team was in this situation. Colorado hasn’t faced an elimination game for almost two seasons – and…
Rangers Gameday Preview: Colorado Avalanche – 12/9/22 Matt Grazel | December 9, 2022 The New York Rangers (13-10-5) are coming off two victories against the St. Louis Blues on Dec. 5 and on Dec. 7 vs. the Vegas Golden Knights. Tonight, they will…
Avalanche’s Sedlak Gets Another Chance With Bednar Kerry Collins | October 15, 2022 It was a long road back to the NHL for Lukas Sedlak. The 29-year-old forward has three seasons of NHL experience but wasn’t sure if he would return after spending…
Avalanche’s Jared Bednar Paves Own Path to NHL Success Kerry Collins | September 4, 2022 When Jared Bednar was named head coach of the Colorado Avalanche before the 2016-17 season, he inherited a team that hadn’t made the playoffs in five of the previous six…
Lightning Face Uphill Battle vs Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final Jim Bay | June 13, 2022 There is a reason why three-peats are rare in major sports. However, the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to be the first team since the 1980-83 New York Islanders to…
Avalanche’s Bednar Huge Jack Adams Award Snub Marko Zlomislic | May 20, 2022 The NHL recently announced its three finalists for the 2021-22 Jack Adams Award, an annual honour bestowed upon the coach thought to have been most responsible for his team’s success.…
NHL Talk: Flames, Kings, Avalanche, Panthers & Maple Leafs Tom P. | March 8, 2022 In this edition of NHL Talk, these are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Listen to The Hockey Writers Podcast on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts, every weekday…