Deen: Chris MacFarland's savvy trades Wednesday set Avalanche up for Cup run and the future
MacFarland swung big on Wednesday, adding Casey Mittelstadt and Sean Walker while saying bye to a key piece of the 2022 Cup run.
Alexandar Georgiev is off to a spectacular start. But could he still be the NHL's best kept secret?
Alexandar Georgiev is 4-0-0 to start the year. While the NHL is still catching on to his play, the Avs are not at all surprised.
Looking back at recent PTOs for Avalanche training camp
Peter Holland is the latest in a string of veterans to receive a professional tryout with the Avs in recent years.
Cale Makar named EA Sports NHL 24 cover athlete
For the third time in 26 years, the Avalanche have the face of the EA Sports NHL video game series.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Arbitration Season
Aarif and J.J. discuss where they think the Ross Colton contract ends up and why it hasn't gotten done yet.
Bowen Byram signs two-year contract with the Avalanche
The bridge deal is worth $3.85 million per season. Byram will once again be a restricted free agent in the summer of 2025.
Avs sign Miles Miles Wood for six years, Drouin nabs one-year deal
Wood had 13 goals and 27 points with the New Jersey Devils last season. Drouin had 29 points in 58 games with Montreal.
Ross Colton solidifies Avalanche's center core moving forward
The Avalanche now have a top-3 center core consisting of Nathan MacKinnon, Ryan Johansen and Ross Colton for the upcoming season.
Colorado Avalanche trade forward Alex Newhook to Montreal
The guys react to Tuesday's trade that sent Alex Newhook to Montreal for pics No. 31 and 37 in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Alex Newhook the latest roster casualty of Avalanche's window to compete
Our hockey writers shair their instant reaction of the Alex Newhook to Montreal deal.
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.
Ryan Johansen a worthy gamble for the Avs. But it's not a guaranteed success
Aarif Deen breaks down several pros and cons tha come with the acquisition of Ryan Johansen as the Avalanche's new No. 2 center.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Offseason Officially Begins
Aarif and J.J. officially kick off the 2023 offseason by analyzing the many names that the Avs could add in the center position.
Avalanche Offseason: Looking for depth options to solve the 2C problem
The second of a two-part series, where Aarif looks at some of the options the Avs could target to slot in at 2C behind MacKinnon.
Valeri Nichushkin eligible to return to the Avalanche next season
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed that Nichushkin is eligible to play following his personal leave in Seattle in April.
Avalanche Offseason: UFA's J.T. Compher, Evan Rodrigues looking for big deals on July 1
Compher has had a stellar career with the Avs. But given his age and recent success, he's likely priced himself out of Colorado.
History Lesson: Avalanche look to end 21-year Game 7 drought on Sunday
The Avalanche have lost five consecutive Game 7 winner-take-all playoff games dating back to the second round in 2002.
GM Chris MacFarland meets with media ahead of Friday's trade deadline
Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland is looking to improve the team's roster ahead of Friday's trade deadline if a move makes sense.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Nichushkin is a Gamer
Hockey Mountain High comes to before a busy week ahead for the Avalanche, starting with a road game in Minnesota on Monday night.
By the numbers: Nathan MacKinnon’s landmark deal among the highest ever in NHL history
MacKinnon's eight-year, $100.8 million contract locked in the NHL's highest-paid contract on an average annual basis and broke a…
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon signs eight-year extension worth $100.8 million, becomes highest paid NHL player
Nathan MacKinnon's extension kicks in next summer and will make him the highest paid NHL player in league history.
Unsigned UFA Nazem Kadri enters uncharted territory a month after free agency day
The 31-year-old could sign the biggest deal any unrestricted free agent has signed in the NHL a month after free agency day.
Avalanche re-sign Josh Manson and Darren Helm, two key pieces of Stanley Cup championship run
Josh Manson was acquired at the trade deadline and Darren Helm joined the Avs last summer. Both were key parts of the Stanley Cup…
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Georgiev In, Kuemper Out
Hockey Mountain High recaps the NHL Draft and the Avalanche's acquisition and signing of goaltender Alexandar Georgiev. The Darcy…