Avalanche Sign Bednar to 2-Year Extension The Canadian Press | July 9, 2019 DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a two-year contract extension with coach Jared Bednar after guiding the team to back-to-back playoff appearances. His contract runs through the 2021-22 season, the team announced Tuesday. Bednar is 103-116-27 i…
The Colorado Avalanche Play the Long Game J.D. Killian | May 11, 2019 After the Colorado Avalanche lost Game 7 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in dramatic fashion, the team did something unique. The Avalanche took the high road.…
The Avalanche Primer – What You Need to Know J.D. Killian | April 26, 2019 The Colorado Avalanche are advancing to Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, a number of top seeds are not. For those looking for a team to follow and…
The Colorado Avalanche Are Growing Up J.D. Killian | April 25, 2019 The Colorado Avalanche came up big in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They defeated the top-ranked team in the Western Conference – the Calgary Flames – in…
Avalanche Roster Cuts Deliver Message J.D. Killian | September 29, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche sent a message as they released a slew of roster cuts. This is not the old Avalanche organization, hoping for prospects to live up to their potential…
Avalanche Launch Into High Energy Training Camp J.D. Killian | September 15, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche launched into full training camp mode Friday. Rolling out a roster of 54 players, the skaters were split into two sessions. Coach Bednar Sets Direction Coach Bednar…
Trial by Fire Forged the Avalanche Core J.D. Killian | September 14, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche core players faced a trial by fire two seasons ago, living through the worst season in franchise history, earning a meager 48 points. Instead of letting it…
Avalanche’s Season Pummeled Expectations J.D. Killian | April 26, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche roared back into hockey relevancy this past season, pummeling all expectations. Did they advance past the first round of the playoffs? No. But at the start of…
Avalanche Will Test the Predators J.D. Killian | April 12, 2018 While many people credit the Colorado Avalanche for having an incredible comeback season, few actually think they can defeat the Nashville Predators for one game, let alone a series. There…
Avalanche’s Elite Trade Strategies Leah Dyck | January 30, 2018 When Joe Sakic became the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche in 2014-15, he was heading into a good situation. In the season prior to his arrival as GM, he…
The Colorado Avalanche’s Top-End Issues Leah Dyck | May 24, 2017 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…
Nathan MacKinnon is Finally Here Michael Bondy | December 4, 2016 In 2013 the Colorado Avalanche selected Halifax native Nathan MacKinnon with the first overall pick. He was deemed to be the saviour the Avalanche desperately needed to get back to…