Avalanche spoil Erik Johnson's emotional return, defeat Sabres 5-1
An emotional Erik Johnson returned to Colorado as a member of the Buffalo Sabres following a 12-year stint with the Avalanche.
Cale Makar briefly leaves 4-0 loss in Buffalo following a hit from behind
Makar returned to the game in the third period of what became the Avs' first back-to-back shutout losses in nearly seven years.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: UFA Limit Exceeded
Aarif and J.J. recap a busy couple of days for the Avalanche and around the NHL to start the UFA period.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Ryan Johansen Analysis With Jesse Montano
Aarif and J.J. welcome Jesse Montano of DNVR to breakdown the Avalanche's recent acquisition of center Ryan Johansen.
Erik Johnson expected to enter free agency on July 1
The Avalanche are not expected to re-sign Erik Johnson according to ESPN's Emily Kaplan. Johnson will become a UFA on July 1.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Will the Avs Bring Back EJ?
Aarif and J.J. dive into the Avs' offseason summer plans, and if the team should bring back Erik Johnson.
Avalanche Offseason: Return? Retirement? Veterans have a decision to make
Andrew Cogliano, Darren Helm, Jack Johnson and Erik Johnson are all unrestricted free agents on July 1.
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.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Close Your Eyes, Game 7 is Here
Aarif and J.J. break down the Avs' big Game 6 victory to stave off elimination and preview Sunday's winner-take-all Game 7.
Avalanche stave off elimination, Force Game 7 following 4-1 victory
The Avalanche will host the Seattle Kraken for Game 7 at Ball Arena on Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 pm. MT.
Erik Johnson feeling best he's felt in years
Erik Johnson pulled back on comments he previously made about seriously contemplating retirement in 2021.
Avs blueline production heats up ahead of crucial battle with the Wild
The blueline put up six points in Monday's 5-1 victory at Anaheim. Colorado hosts Minnesota with first place on the line Wednesday
Cale Makar's return elevates Avalanche to 3-1 victory over Arizona
Makar had the game-winner and added two assists in his return to the lineup on Friday. He has 19 points in his last nine games.
Avs Podcast: Avs acquire Jack Johnson from Chicago for Andreas Englund
The guys discuss the Avalanche's decision to bring back Jack Johnson as the team continues to pile on wins and climb in the West.
Avs Podcast: Handling the Trade Deadline
Aarif and Peter break down the Avs' thrilling 6-5 overtime victory and how Colorado should handle the upcoming trade deadline
Avs Podcast: Back-to-Backs on Deck
Aarif Deen and Ryan Boulding recap the Avs' shootout loss to Tampa ahead of a tough back-to-back matchup in Minnesota.
Injuries continue as Avalanche focus on securing playoff spot
The Avs aren't too concerned with playoff positioning. As long as they get in -- and get healthy, they believe they can win.
Takeaways: Avalanche cap road trip with much-needed victory in Florida
The Avalanche completed a three-game road trip 1-1-1 following a much-needed bounce-back victory in Florida on Saturday.
Evan Rodrigues has fit in nicely with the Avalanche
Rodrigues signed for one year late in the offseason. But the Avs should consider re-signing the pending unrestricted free agent.
From humble beginnings: Jared Bednar's rise to Stanley Cup champion
Jared Bednar’s coaching career has been a great example of starting from the bottom and earning every promotion along the way.
Skating alongside Josh Manson, 21-year-old Bowen Byram is primed for a breakout in 2022-23
Bowen Byram skated in Monday's preseason victory on the second pair alongside Josh Manson. Colorado dressed all six of their top…
Joe Sakic’s patience pays off as Avalanche prepare for Stanley Cup Final just five years after 48-point season
Joe Sakic's patience with his core and head coach Jared Bednar has paid off immensely. Just five years after a lowly 48-point…
Avalanche advance to Stanley Cup Final following Game 4 overtime victory in Edmonton
What appeared to be a lost game at times suddenly turned into a showing of resiliency and a feeling of belief.
Morning Skate: Darcy Kuemper out as Avalanche look to extend series lead over Edmonton Oilers
The Avalanche will be without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper as they continue their Western Conference final against the…