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Trade DUD-Line Day

I have no idea why anyone makes a big day out of Trade Deadline Day any longer. Everyone was making a big deal about how the Nazem Kadri trade from Calgary to Colorado was a "blockbuster", yet all I did was shrug my shoulders because Colorado added a third-line centerman. Yes, Kadri likely could play higher up in the lineup, but Colorado's lineup doesn't need him in the top-six forward group. For as much as TSN, Sportsnet, and the NHL Network make Trade Deadline Day a thing, it's not. And it s...

Gabriel Landeskog Back on the Shelf For Avalanche

Gabriel Landeskog just can't catch a break. Unfortunately, he did catch a puck... in a very uncomfortable spot in Friday night's win for the Colorado Avalanche over the Dallas Stars.  Landeskog got hit in the place where the sun don’t shine…at least it’s not the knee #GoAvsGo — Hockey Mountain High (@HockeyMtnHighCO) March 7, 2026 #Avs captain Gabe Landeskog did take that Cale Makar shot in ... a bad place. A key piece of protective equipment had a dent in it after said shot. — Corey Masi...

Video: Nazem Kadri Gets Loud 'Welcome Back' From Avalanche Fans

It was the only place he wanted to go if he had to leave Calgary. And on Sunday, Denver fans showed Nazem Kadri the love right back. It was his return to the Colorado Avalanche after the last-second stunning trade at the deadline on Friday.  Think it’s safe to say that Avs fans are HYPED that Kadri is back… WHAT AN OVATION 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/iWLIqSOCkG — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) March 8, 2026 While a Welcome Back video played on the Jumbotron during a stoppage in play in their game aga...

Open Thread: Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche (12:00 P.M.)

The Colorado Avalanche, boasting the most formidable lineup in the NHL this season, just got a little nastier coming out of the NHL trade deadline. Or, perhaps more fittingly, Naz-tier. Nazem Kadri begins his second stint as a member of the Avs today, who face the newly reconfigured Minnesota Wild in a high stakes matchup […]

Today In NHL History - Brad Stuart Beats Crawford

On February 20th in 2015, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brad Stuart flipped a 92 foot center ice wrist shot past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford with just over five minutes remaining in the final frame at the United Center. Crawford's miscue came as the third goal allowed in just three minutes, breaking a 1-1 tie through 51 minutes. To be fair, the preceding pair were

Bombshell Trade: Nazem Kadri Heads Back to Avalanche

  He's baaaack. In a stunning 4pm bombshell, the news has dropped that Nazem Kadri is headed back to the Colorado Avalanche.  NAZEM KADRI IS HEADING BACK TO THE AVALANCHE PER @FriedgeHNIC A LAST SECOND STUNNER!!!!! 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/YJWThenIoq — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) March 6, 2026 The announcement is stunning, as it comes a full hour after the official trade deadline of 3pm Eastern, but there was obviously a lot of paperwork and last-minute filings for the NHL to sort through....

Kraken Acquire Bobby McMann From Maple Leafs

A wild turn of events for Bobby McMann on Friday afternoon. After being involved in swirling trade rumors for weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly finalizing a trade to send Bobby McMann to the Colorado Avalanche , according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and Frank Seravalli. However, in a last-minute stunning update, McMann is now headed to the Seattle Kraken , according to Elliotte Friedman. The return is reportedly a 2027 second-round pick and a fourth-round pick in 2026. ...

Breaking: Avalanche trade first round pick for Nicolas Roy

Today the Colorado Avalanche continued to reshape their roster for the stretch run and acquired their first new forward in right shot center Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old is a good fit for Colorado’s bottom six forward group as he possesses size at 6-foot-four and 201 lbs and is known for […]

Maple Leafs Finally Land A First-Rounder, Trade Nic Roy

The cupboard was bare, but GM Brad Treliving has taken advantage of the seller's market, and has started to restock the shelves. The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt Nic Roy to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a conditional first-rounder in 2027 plus a fifth-round pick. The Maple Leafs have traded Nic Roy to the Avs 🔄 #NHLTradeDeadline | @bet365ca pic.twitter.com/rDmvoVNwth — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 5, 2026 The '27 first-rounder is top-10 protected, but if it doesn't convey in '27, th...

Breaking: Colorado acquires Nick Blankenburg

We’re less than 48 hours away from the NHL Trade Deadline this upcoming Friday, and the Avs have made another trade a week after acquiring defenseman Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins. This time around, Colorado acquired right shot defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 5th-round draft pick. The […]

Islanders Gameday News: California swing begins in Anaheim

The Islanders and their five-game win streak touched down in California and got their skating legs going at practice Tuesday. A back-to-back begins tonight in Anaheim, which will be playing its own back-to-back after losing at home last night to the Avalanche. After an orange-heavy kickoff, this trip includes Los Angeles tomorrow and San Jose […]

Recap: Avalanche clip Ducks 5-1

Late Tuesday night the Colorado Avalanche completed a successful Southern California back-to-back in their 5-1 disposal of the Anaheim Ducks. It capped off a stretch of five games in seven nights following the Olympic break and the Avalanche now get two days of rest before the trade deadline. The Game Colorado got the scoring going […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks (8:00 p.m. MT)

After winning 4-2 against the Los Angeles Kings yesterday, courtesy of a late third-period go-ahead goal from Devon Toews, the Colorado Avalanche are back at it again tonight as they take on the Anaheim Ducks on the second leg of a back-to-back. This will be the third and final regular-season game between these two teams. […]

Preview: Avs look to go perfect on back-to-back against Anaheim

After winning 4-2 against the Los Angeles Kings yesterday, courtesy of a late third-period go-ahead goal from Devon Toews, the Colorado Avalanche are back at it again tonight as they take on the Anaheim Ducks on the second leg of a back-to-back. This will be the third and final regular-season game between these two teams. […]

Calgary Flames mulling over final trade offers for Nazem Kadri

The Calgary Flames are closing in on moving Nazem Kadri and are trying to maximize the return in the ongoing bidding war. Kadri's made it clear to GM Craig Conroy he'll accept a trade this season, and prefers to be moved to a contender. The Utah Mammoth, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, and Montreal Canadiens have all been rumored to have made offers for Kadri in the past two weeks. Conroy is looking for a first-round pick and a top prospect in return for t...

Recap: Kings no match for Colorado as Avalanche win 4-2

The Colorado Avalanche secured a milestone victory on Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4–2 at Crypto.com Arena to capture the franchise’s 1,750th regular-season win. A late third-period goal from defenseman Devon Toews proved to be the difference, while Martin Nečas delivered a dominant three-point performance (one goal, two assists). Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog each contributed […]

The Avalanche could bolster their lineup with $1.5 M forward

  The Colorado Avalanche are seeking to bolster their lineup ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs. According to one NHL Insider, the team would keep its eyes within the Western Conference as they seek to add forward Kiefer Sherwood from the San Jose Sharks. Sherwood was recently acquired from the Vancouver Canucks for AHL defenseman Cole Clayton and two 2nd-round picks (2026 & 2027).  The @Avalanche are poking around and “monitoring closely” the Sherwood situation in SAN Jose. ...

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings (8:30 p.m.)

The Colorado Avalanche look to complete a season sweep over the Los Angeles Kings tonight at Ball Arena in Denver. The Kings have struggled with a persistent lack of scoring, prompting their acquisition of Artemi Panarin earlier this season. Unfortunately, the move hasn’t delivered the offensive spark they expected, contributing to the firing of head […]

Report: One Major Obstacle Standing In The Way of a Kadri Return to Colorado

 It seems like a natural fit, doesn't it? With Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri now firmly out there and gettable on the trade market, many people have a reunion back with the Colorado Avalanche on their bingo cards.  But according to insider Elliotte Friedman, speaking on the NHL on TNT , he sees a major obstacle in the way of that happening. And that 'obstacle' is called Cale Makar. The game's best defenseman has only one year remaining on his deal with the Avs, and he's eligible ...

Preview: Avs start road trip with late-night look at LA Kings

The Colorado Avalanche look to complete a season sweep over the Los Angeles Kings tonight at Ball Arena in Denver. The Kings have struggled with a persistent lack of scoring, prompting their acquisition of Artemi Panarin earlier this season. Unfortunately, the move hasn’t delivered the offensive spark they expected, contributing to the firing of head […]