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Breaking: Sam Malinski inks a four-year contract extension

Sam Malinski has developed gracefully and effectively during his time with the Colorado Avalanche, and with that, his success has reached new heights this season. All of that grace and determination has led to the inking of a brand-new and hard-earned contract extension. The deal runs for 4 years at $4.75M, totaling $19M, and will […]

NHL

14 days ago | 1 read

5 Colorado Avalanche Trade Chips

It is the start of trade deadline season and discourse always centers around which players an organization can hope to buy but never about what they can give up. With the Colorado Avalanche looking for finishing pieces on their upcoming Stanley Cup run, they’ll certainly be adding players over the next month, but what can […]

14 days ago | 0 reads

Recap: Brock Nelson hat trick lifts Avs over Leafs 4-1

Brock Nelson wasted no time showing why the Avalanche went out and paid him. The veteran center torched the Maple Leafs for a hat trick as Colorado kicked off its three-game road trip with a convincing 4–1 win Sunday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena.  Nelson scored twice early and added an empty-netter late to finish with his 26th and 27th […]

16 days ago | 3 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at Toronto Maple Leafs (11:30 a.m.)

Today the Colorado Avalanche depart the friendly confines of home and embark on a four-game Canadian road trip during the coldest part of the year — pack your mittens. A change of scenery is welcome, however, as the Avalanche weren’t as successful as they’d hoped to be in a just concluded seven-game home stand where […]

NHL

16 days ago | 2 reads

Preview: Beleaf Colorado will get revenge in Toronto

Today the Colorado Avalanche depart the friendly confines of home and embark on a four-game Canadian road trip during the coldest part of the year — pack your mittens. A change of scenery is welcome, however, as the Avalanche weren’t as successful as they’d hoped to be in a just concluded seven-game home stand where […]

16 days ago | 0 reads

Morning Flurries: Martin Nečas shows a taste of home

In advance of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the NHL decided to profile eight players each from different nations. Martin Nečas was the choice for Czechia and he opened his doors to show what life is like at home with girlfriend and adorable puppy, including thoughts on the trade and upcoming excitement in anticipation of representing […]

17 days ago | 3 reads

Recap: Slumping Avalanche dumped 7-3 by Flyers

For the seventh and final game of the home stand the Colorado Avalanche hosted the Philadelphia Flyers in a terrible 7-3 loss on a night when the 2001 Stanley Cup team was honored. The game was tied heading into the third period but Colorado lost control of the game to end in their fourth defeat […]

18 days ago | 1 read

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Philadelphia Flyers (7:00 p.m.)

The Colorado Avalanche are prepared to defend home ice for the last game of this seven-game homestand tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers at Ball Arena in downtown Denver, CO. The homecooking hasn’t been as kind to the league-leading Avalanche as one might have thought, as they are 3-1-2 so far. The Flyers had some newfound […]

18 days ago | 1 read

Preview: Floundering Flyers try their luck in Denver

The Colorado Avalanche are prepared to defend home ice for the last game of this seven-game homestand tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers at Ball Arena in downtown Denver, CO. The homecooking hasn’t been as kind to the league-leading Avalanche as one might have thought, as they are 3-1-2 so far. The Flyers had some newfound […]

18 days ago | 1 read

Opinion: The Colorado Avalanche are bored

The Colorado Avalanche lost a game in a shootout yet again last night, but long before that, it was clear that the Avalanche weren’t exactly locked into a highly intense contest. Lukas Dostal had a great game and nearly secured the shutout if not for a one-timed beauty from Artturi Lehkonen late in the contest. […]

19 days ago | 0 reads

Recap: Goaltending battle ends in Ducks favor 2-1

As the home stand begins to wrap-up, the Colorado Avalanche hosted the Anaheim Ducks at Ball Arena. Much like the previous meeting in November, it was a hard-fought game but goals were tough to come by. Both Scott Wedgewood and Lucas Dostal put on a show but the Ducks got the 2-1 win in a […]

20 days ago | 2 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks (7:00 p.m.)

Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche welcome the Anaheim Ducks to Ball Arena in downtown Denver, CO, for an inter-divisional matchup between a budding group and a grizzled powerhouse. The Avalanche got back in the win column against the Washington Capitals by the score of 5-2 after finally dropping their first regulation win at home. The Ducks […]

NHL

20 days ago | 1 read

Preview: Ducks fly into Denver to face NHL best Avs

Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche welcome the Anaheim Ducks to Ball Arena in downtown Denver, CO, for an inter-divisional matchup between a budding group and a grizzled powerhouse. The Avalanche got back in the win column against the Washington Capitals by the score of 5-2 after finally dropping their first regulation win at home. The Ducks […]

20 days ago | 0 reads

Breaking: Colorado trades Ilya Solovyov to Pittsburgh

The Colorado Avalanche have officially made their first trade of the season, sending defenseman Ilya Solovyov to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for 26-year-old right wing Valtteri Puustinen, and Pittsburgh’s 2026 7th round draft pick as well. Solovyov has played 16 games for the Avs up until this point, with two assists and one goal. […]

21 days ago | 2 reads

Mile High Pollster: Avalanche fans say Gavin Brindley belongs

It’s another installment of Mile High Pollster! Should the Avalanche buck the trend and actually think about load management? How important is it to win the Presidents Trophy and break Boston’s 22’-23’ wins record? What’s Gavin Brindley’s role after the deadline? How good does the power play need to be? Let’s see what the fans […]

24 days ago | 3 reads

Flight of Eagles named to AHL All-Star Classic

The Colorado Eagles’ 2025-26 campaign has proved quite successful this season. With head coach Mark Letestu directing, they’ve kept either the first or second divisional spot this season. However, Letestu will share that the success stems from player contributions, not himself. As of Saturday morning, the Colorado Eagles have a 22–8–1–3 record. Colorado sits fifth […]

NHL

24 days ago | 1 read

Recap: Ryan O’Reilly hat trick upends Avalanche in a 7-3 defeat

After a long winter’s nap the Colorado Avalanche hosted the Nashville Predators in their ongoing seven-game home stand. It was the fourth and final meeting between these teams this season and by far the ugliest as Colorado dropped their first regulation game at home in a 7-3 defeat. A Ryan O’Reilly hat trick punctuated the […]

25 days ago | 1 read

Preview: Avalanche look to bury the Predators at home

The saying goes, “you can’t win em’ all,” and although the Avalanche put up a nice effort to the contrary, they did in fact finally lose a game on home ice their last time out. Can they respond accordingly in a matchup tonight against the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena? The Preds are a clipping […]

25 days ago | 0 reads

2025-26 Avalanche of Injuries, Part Three

Entering the new year the Colorado Avalanche were blessed with good health but that has since deteriorated through a tough southeast road trip at the beginning of January and an overall busier schedule leading to some notable injuries. With a few days off now, let’s take a look at the damage and prognosis for return. […]

27 days ago | 0 reads