Today in Hockey History: Dec. 27
On this date, one of the greatest players in National Hockey League history made his triumphant return after nearly four years away from the game. Dec. 27 saw plenty of…
Joe Sakic
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 11
One of the wildest games in National Hockey League history was played on this date in the Windy City. Offense was the theme of the day over the years as…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 13
This extremely busy day in National Hockey League history included a little bit of everything. For the first time, a team used three goaltenders to win a game, and a…
Avalanche’s Roster Structure & Contracts Point to Future Success
The Colorado Avalanche are prohibitive favorites to win the NHL’s Central Division, and despite last season’s early exit from the playoffs, are a slight favorite to win the Stanley Cup.…
Today in Hockey History: July 9
The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the National Hockey League, both on the ice and in the front office.…
All-Time British Columbia-Born Lineup
British Columbia has developed some of the best talent the NHL has seen. Although the amount of players is not the same as in other provinces such as Ontario, there…
Nordiques/Avalanche Players with 100-Point Seasons
With two Stanley Cups and six Hockey Hall of Famers in their 41-year franchise history, the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche have had six 100-plus point players on their team. The club…
Colorado Avalanche 25th Anniversary Trivia Quiz
The Colorado Avalanche have now spent 25 years playing in the Rocky Mountains. The organization has had plenty to celebrate in that time, as well as plenty of memories to…
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…
Comparing the 2020-21 Avalanche to the 1996 & 2001 Stanley Cup Champs
As the puck is set to drop on the Colorado Avalanche’s season in just a week, the team blows into the season with a different set of divisional foes, but…
Revisiting the Avalanche’s Rollercoaster 2013-14 Season
The 2013-14 season was the beginning of a new era for the Colorado Avalanche. After years of play as a bottom feeder in the league, the organization hoped that a…
Joe Sakic Is the Avalanche’s All-Time Best Gift
The Colorado Avalanche has been a long storied franchise going back to the Quebec Nordique days. They have seen plenty of Hall of Fame-caliber players don their sweaters throughout the…