Scenes from a surprisingly unsurprising end for the Avalanche
The somber scenes of the Avs' dressing room following Game 7's loss on Sunday put an end to a season of adversity.
On the Avalanche and Sisu, a fitting Finnish concept
Sisu. No, it’s not just an action film set in Finland during World War II. Yes, it’s the Finnish term that Eugene Levy explores in…
Erik Johnson feeling best he's felt in years
Erik Johnson pulled back on comments he previously made about seriously contemplating retirement in 2021.
MacKinnon, Rantanen willing Avalanche to top of standings
The Avalanche are 21-6-3 in their last 30 games thanks largely to MacKinnon and Rantanen, who have carried the team all year.
Looking for Landeskog: The Avalanche await their captain's return
Landeskog has spent time recovering away from the team. His return is imminent, though the exact date hasn't been solidified.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar's feat momentous
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was, in a word, modest about winning his 266th game which is most in franchise history.
When will the Avalanche slide end?
The team has lost seven of its last eight games, erasing the good vibes of the recent four-game win streak and abolishing the…
Did the Avalanche miss out on THE SHOT for the Stanley Cup?
That elusive Stanley Cup championship feels more like an extreme-heat induced mirage in the far-off distance, dancing in the waves…
It’s not over yet, but it’s all or nothing time for the Avalanche
On a night when everything was pointing toward an Avalanche victory, Vegas found a way. Turnovers in the third period turned into…
Avalanche Game 1 was like deja vu
It seems like we’ve been here before, and while the circumstances aren’t exactly the same, tell me if you’ve heard this one before…
Avalanche can use downtime to get even better
Rest is a weapon. There’s no denying it. Whether it is on a personal level or when it comes to professional athletes, rest is…
Good teams have great stories…I think?
There are four Seasons in hockey, and the one we’re in currently is the best of the bunch. Offseason is the worst, least enjoyable…
A new kind of playoff incentive
I can think of nothing more American than heading out to a good old hockey game, lapping up a couple of adult sodas, cheering as…
Life still isn’t easy in the AHL
Life is good when you’re a promising young NHL prospect like Alex Newhook. Other players aren’t so lucky. What a COVID-season to…
The NHL is entering a new epoch
Three things were certain until this year: death, taxes, and the NHL on NBC Sports. But all of that is changing in what will…
Patrick Marleau’s impressive career in numbers
Hockey history was made on Monday night, and whether you follow the NHL as a whole or just the Avalanche, it was and is something…
Grubi Dubi Doo and the Familiars
There was some debate on Saturday, when Joe Sakic and Co. pulled the trigger on their first deadline-adjacent trade, about whether…
What to expect when you’re expecting… Trades
It’s that time of the hockey season, the one that ends either feeling like Christmas in April or like the biggest sports…
Following the Leader: Jared Bednar is taking the Avalanche to new heights
From day one, Colorado's head coach said the team's improvement would be a process. That process, and the organization's patience…
Is social media ruining sports?
Super fans, who cannot stand to see a 25-year-old net minder struggle one more time as he develops in front of the eyes of the…
Lots to love in Loveland this month
Loveland - and more specifically the Budweiser Events Center - will be in the spotlight for young hockey prospects later this…
The weakened Avalanche aren’t weak
Let’s start with the good news. That MacKinnon guy, the one that was so thrilled about his healthy breakfast option, is poised to…
The argument against fans in the stands (for now)
Remember when our fellow humans couldn’t handle not getting haircuts? Now we’re clamoring for seats at sporting events.
Things I Learned from the Lake Tahoe Game
Not only were the sights exceptional, both during the day and even at night, but there was quite the flair for the dramatic that…
Tahoe hockey games offer a chance at the majestic
These Tahoe outdoor hockey games have the ability to be breathtaking and groundbreaking, taking the game up a notch in hearts and…