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Quick bites: Chaotic Sharks win over Avalanche

The SAP Center didn’t just get free tacos Saturday afternoon; it got a show. The San Jose Sharks fought a very interesting physical battle against the Colorado Avalanche and walked out with a very nice win. Brought the heat 🔥 pic.twitter.com/i1ksF8sW0g — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 1, 2025 First period Things didn’t start out well for the Sharks. Less than a minute in, Colorado’s Martin Necas put one past Sharks’ goaltender Yaroslav Askarov with help from...

From Fear The Fin | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Cooley Extension A Big Reason Avalanche Signed Necas Quickly

There have been plenty of big contracts signed by star players to begin the 2025-26 season. It has really cut down the potential free agents for next summer, but the teams that have locked up their players long-term aren't worried about that. The two most recent big contracts signed have been Logan Cooley and Martin Necas, but the Necas deal only got done so quickly because of the shift after Cooley signed for $10 million AAV with the Utah Mammoth. Pierre LeBrun said, "Not too long after that ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Recap: Avs lose to Sharks in overtime yet again

The fifth time was not the charm.  The Colorado Avalanche dropped their fifth game in overtime in just their 13th game of the season, falling 3–2 to the San Jose Sharks, which saw two goals from Phillip Kurashev, including the game-winner.  It was a familiar theme for the Avalanche: dominate play, yet somehow still come out […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at San Jose Sharks (2:00 p.m.)

The cliché, “The early bird gets the worm” has been apt for the Colorado Avalanche to this point in the season. Today, they play their fourth matinee game in seven days as they face the San Jose Sharks for the first time as they kick off the month of November. Colorado Avalanche The Avalanche finished […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Avalanche at Sharks game 12: Lines, game thread and how to watch

This afternoon marks another tough test for the San Jose Sharks as the Colorado Avalanche arrive in the Bay Area. The Avs are 7-4-1 this season and currently sit atop the Central Division with 18 points. The good news for the Sharks is that this Colorado team could be a bit road weary. This is a short road trip for the Avalanche, but the second of a back-to-back series that started off in Las Vegas yesterday. Colorado beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2, but then had to travel to San Jose and no...

From Fear The Fin | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Avalanche vs. Sharks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Saturday, November 1, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche are at the San Jose Sharks on Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. ET, and have been made -229 favorites, with the home team a heavy underdog at +189. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Sharks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-229) Underdog: Sharks (+189) Total: 6.5 Best Avalanche vs. Sharks Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Sharks Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 Time: 4 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: San Jose, California V...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Avalanche vs. Sharks NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Nov. 1

The Colorado Avalanche meet the San Jose Sharks at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, and if you’re considering placing a wager, we have best bets tips right here. Best Avalanche vs. Sharks Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche +100 9 G in 12 GP Valeri Nichushkin, Avalanche +155 5 G in 12 GP Martin Necas, Avalanche +170 8 G in 12 GP Macklin Celebrini, Sharks +190 6 G in 11 GP Artturi L...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Recap: Colorado upends Vegas in 4-2 Halloween treat

After an eventful eight-goal explosion earlier in the week against New Jersey, the Colorado Avalanche traveled west for another weekend back-to-back beginning with the always challenging Vegas Golden Knights. The game was highly competitive from the start but Martin Nečas set the tone with a goal almost immediately on the way to a three-point outing […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

NHL Notebook: Avalanche sign Martin Nečas to eight-year, $92 million deal

On Thursday, the Colorado Avalanche signed Martin Nečas to a massive eight-year, $92 million extension, with an annual cap hit of $11.5 million. He is now just the latest top 2026 free agent to come off the board, as next summer’s market continues to look drier by the day. Nečaswas dealt to the Avalanche last…

From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights (2:00 p.m. MT)

Colorado finally got back into the win column on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils, winning by a final score of 8-4. Today, they look to keep that momentum rolling against the Vegas Golden Knights, as they faceoff against them in a Halloween matinee matchup. This will be the first of three regular-season matchups […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Early Season Defensive Returns

Hello, Friends (Jim Nantz voice). Note that this was written prior to the team delivering their 8th win in a row against a VERY GOOD Colorado Avalanche team and will now head out on the road, starting with (checks notes) the Colorado Avalanche. Since then they have not looked great and we lost Brett Pesce, […]

From All About The Jersey | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Top 5 Remaining Pending UFAs for 2026 After Necas Comes Off The Board

Martin Necas is the latest pending UFA to sign on the dotted line, re-upping on an eight-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche . He joins an ever-growing list of big names dropping off the board for free agency next summer. But there are still some remaining pending UFAs for teams to keep a close eye on.  And as insider Elliotte Friedman noted on an appearance on NHL Network, "Whoever's left, their leverage rises and rises and rises." With that, let's have a look at the Top 5 remaining pe...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Preview: Colorado takes on Vegas in a Halloween matinee matchup

Colorado finally got back into the win column on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils, winning by a final score of 8-4. Today, they look to keep that momentum rolling against the Vegas Golden Knights, as they faceoff against them in a Halloween matinee matchup. This will be the first of three regular-season matchups […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Devils in the Details – 10/31/25: You Get What You Deserve Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links The Devils responded to Tuesday’s rough outing against the Avalanche by coming back with another brutal start. Ultimately it was too much to overcome, as the Devils dropped a 5-2 game to the Sharks. [Devils NHL] Sheldon Keefe: Marty talks here: Luke Hughes will be one of […]

From All About The Jersey | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Will Tomas Hertl Score a Goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche on October 31?

Is Tomas Hertl likely to score a goal on Friday, when his Vegas Golden Knights meet the Colorado Avalanche at 4:00 PM ET? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the right bet. Tomas Hertl Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Hertl Goals Betting Stats In one game Hertl has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s topped the prop total. Hertl has recorded a point in six games this ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Friday, October 31, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche are slight favorites (-114) over the Vegas Golden Knights (-106) on Friday at 4 p.m. ET, at T-Mobile Arena. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-114) Underdog: Golden Knights (-106) Total: 6.5 Best Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 Time: 4 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Paradise, Nevada ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

NHL Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – October 31

Who’s a good bet score in the NHL on Friday? There are three games on the slate, and a full list of anytime goal-scorer odds is offered in this article. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Alex Ovechkin (Capitals) +110 to score Capitals vs. Islanders Game Time: 7 p.m. ET on Friday, October 31 Ovechkin’s stats: 2 goals in 10 games Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) +120 to score Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game Time: 4 p.m. ET on Friday, October 31 MacKinno...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Golden Knights vs. Avalanche NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Oct. 31

Best bets tips for Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche on Friday at T-Mobile Arena are available for you in this article, ahead of the opening faceoff at 4 p.m. ET. Best Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche +120 9 G in 11 GP Jack Eichel, Golden Knights +155 8 G in 10 GP Pavel Dorofeyev, Golden Knights +170 9 G in 10 GP Valeri Nichushkin, Avalanch...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Martin Nečas signs $92 million extension in Colorado

The writing was on the wall with where the new salary cap market was heading and the Colorado Avalanche decided to finally lock up their top line star Martin Nečas to an eight-year extension. The contract doesn’t come cheap after an offseason of the bar continually getting raised with new contract extensions on the projected […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

You Can Scratch Another Star Off the Potential 2026 Free Agent List

We keep talking about how limited the options are for teams to make significant improvement via free agency . One name many Blackhawks fans have liked for a couple years — including me — is now off the market for the 2026 shopping season. On Thursday, the Colorado Avalance signed forward Martin Nečas to a blockbuster contract. The deal is reportedly an eight-year, $92M extension ($11.5M AAV). MORE MARTY PARTIES IN COLORADO pic.twitter.com/MmnzVEAgp5 — Colorado Avalanche (@Avala...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Breaking: Avalanche Agree to Massive Martin Necas Extension

  The Colorado Avalanche have locked up Martin Necas for the long term, agreeing on an eight year, $92 million deal at a whopping $11.5 million AAV. According to Elliotte Friedman , the contract is  front-loaded with $60M in signing bonuses, and includes a full no-move clause for the first 7 years of the deal. It brings to an end, essentially, the long, drawn-out affair that began with the Avs’ sudden, shocking trade of superstar Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes for Necas la...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

4 Trade Targets Listed for New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils , despite a stumble against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, are off to a red-hot start to the season, at 8-2-0, leading the Metropolitan Division. So far, particularly with the sizzling performance of Jack Hughes, along with the rest of their top forwards, the preseason need of a top-six boost has fallen by the wayside at this point.  But as noted by New Jersey Hockey Now's James Nichols , reinforcements will be needed at some point, and they're still looking for ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Avalanche Have One Thing To Figure Out Before Getting Necas Signed

The Colorado Avalanche have an important stretch of months, or potentially shorter, ahead of them. There is not only Martin Necas, whom the team acquired last season, to sign, but more to solidify the future and remain a Stanley Cup contender. Necas is in the last year of his deal and is a UFA after the season, but Cale Makar is more important in the Avalanche's mind than Necas. The team would like to get both signed long-term, as they have been integral parts of the success during their time ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 1 read

NHL Rumors: 3 Trade Destinations For Sharks' Mario Ferraro

San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro has been a popular name in the rumor mill early on this season. The left-shot blueliner is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA), so he could be a very popular trade target around the NHL once we get closer to the trade deadline. Due to this, let's look at three teams who could look to acquire Ferraro this season.  Colorado Avalanche  The Avalanche could be a team to watch when it comes to Ferraro this season. When looking at their blueline,...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 1 read