Matt Duchene Trade Analyzed
At the beginning of the 2017-18 season, expectations were high for the Nashville Predators and the Ottawa Senators. The Predators were just coming off of their first trip to the…
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Avalanche Have Several Prospects All Battling for Playing Time
The Colorado Avalanche offseason is, for the most part, complete after the signing of defenseman Ryan Murray to a one-year, $2 million deal. General manager (GM) Joe Sakic was correct…
Avalanche Should Be Enthusiastic of Bowers’ Smooth Progression
Drafting is essential to a team’s construction on their path to becoming a contender in the NHL, however, the draft is not the only way to acquire prospects. The Colorado…
Avalanche Could See NHL Debuts From Byram and Bowers in 2020-21
The Colorado Avalanche are entering the 2020-21 NHL season as the seventh-youngest team in the NHL, with an average age of 26.77 years old. The roster is loaded with young…
Avalanche Prospect Profile: Shane Bowers
A couple of months ago, when I wrote that the Colorado Avalanche farm system is weak down the middle, I didn’t mean it as a slight on Shane Bowers. He…
Avalanche Need to Take Advantage of the Flat Salary Cap
The NHL salary cap is expected to remain flat at $81.5 million in 2020-2021. Several teams could have used a higher cap limit to re-sign their free agents. Eight teams have…
11 Exciting Avalanche Prospects
While we would love to see NHL stars return to the ice, prospects can shine a light into the future during these metaphorically dark and trying hockey times. The Colorado…
Avalanche Rookies Fighting for Starting Roster
Martin Kaut aims to make his presence known at the Avalanche’s training camp.
Avalanche Rookies to Watch
Shane Bowers enters rookie camp looking to earn a role in the Avalanche’s starting lineup.
Avalanche Are Winners Before the Playoffs Begin
The Colorado Avalanche enter the playoffs establishing more than just the team’s first back-to-backs postseason appearance in a decade. They are winning on a number of fronts beyond the Stanley…
NHL News & Notes: Shaw, Bowers & More
In today’s News & Notes, Andrew Shaw will not be suspended, Shane Bowers has signed his entry-level contract and Matt Read has been placed on waivers. Related: NHL News &…
NHL Rumors: Lee, Bowers, Sabres, Flyers, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Anders Lee and the New York Islanders are delayed on a contract extension due to term, the Buffalo Sabres aren’t quite ready to evaluate their…