Will Petersen

Denver Sports Analyst

Will Petersen

Will Petersen is a digital sports analyst for DenverSports.com and a Colorado native. Will earned a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Missouri in 2012 and has spent the past decade covering Denver sports. Follow Will on Twitter: @PetersenWill

New deal for Coach Prime puts him right with highest paid college coaches

Despite a career 13-12 record in Boulder, Coach Prime is joining the likes of Kirby Smart and Ryan Day as the most expensive collegiate coaches
18 days ago

Report: Broncos won’t extend their own key guys until after NFL Draft

There's still a lot of time in the offseason, but don't expect any contract extensions with some key Broncos players over the next month
19 days ago

Broncos over / under win total has increased by four games from 2024

One year after the Broncos over / under win total was set at a paltry 5.5 games, that number has increased by four to 9.5 games
20 days ago

Nathan MacKinnon scored after an insane shift, extended home point streak

The nonchalant manner in which Nathan MacKinnon buried this goal is great; he couldn't believe the puck finally bounced his way
20 days ago

Avalanche have third best odds to win Stanley Cup, but there’s a catch

It's a joke that either the Avalanche or Stars will see their season end near the end of April, should the two indeed meet in the first-round
21 days ago

As Rockies baseball creeps closer, it’s hard to muster much energy about it

It's baffling in a town that has championship expectations for the Broncos, Avs and Nuggets that the Rockies consistently get let off the hook
22 days ago

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog practices again, fist pumps after scoring

The Avs returned to practice at Family Sports Center on Monday, and Gabriel Landeskog skated with the team for a fourth straight outing
22 days ago

Report: Broncos have Ohio State RB in for a visit before NFL Draft

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins was reportedly in the building at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit this week
26 days ago

The Avalanche lost because a ref fell over and got hit by a puck, seriously

Referee Kelly Sutherland fell over, losing an edge and stopping a clearing attempt with his body; Toronto scored on the Avalanche moments later
27 days ago

Report: Coach Prime adds yet another former NFL player to his staff

Former NFL QB Byron Leftwich is reportedly joining the staff of Coach Prime, although his title is unclear and nothing has been announced yet
27 days ago

Broncos CB Pat Surtain II ‘very optimistic’ Denver can reach Super Bowl soon

"I'm very optimistic about our future in reaching the Super Bowl," Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II recently told DJ Siddiqi of RG
28 days ago

The Avalanche feel like they’re steamrolling toward another Stanley Cup

Everything is coming up aces right now for the Avalanche, and there's a buzz and an energy around the team that smells like a championship
29 days ago

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog takes big step, will travel and skate with team

Gabriel Landeskog skated pretty hard with his Avalanche teammates at practice on Monday, and is now taking another big step by traveling
29 days ago

Avalanche defensemen Makar and Johnson have nothing but love for Rantanen

Avalanche defensemen Cale Makar and Erik Johnson, who both won the Stanley Cup with Mikko Rantanen, spoke glowingly of their former teammate
1 month ago

Avalanche fans give Mikko Rantanen a mixed reaction in return to Ball Arena

With the odd site of Mikko Rantanen wearing a Stars sweater, he received some boos, but also a lot of cheers from Avalanche fans on Sunday
1 month ago

Once cut by the Broncos, WR Tim Patrick re-signs with the Lions

The Lions announced the news on social media on Friday, with the contract for Tim Patrick reportedly being worth up to $4 million dollars
1 month ago

Nathan MacKinnon looks likely to win back-to-back MVPs based on new poll

The NHL's official site released a survey of 16 writers and editors, and Nathan MacKinnon received nine first-place votes for the Hart Trophy
1 month ago

Mikko Rantanen says Colorado ‘was always where I wanted to stay’

"Colorado was always where I wanted to stay, but I understand it's business and they made a decision," Mikko Rantanen told Dallas reporters
1 month ago

Former Broncos QB Russell Wilson has two visits scheduled, looking for new team

QB desperate squads like the Browns and the Giants are the ones calling about the services of Russell Wilson in 2025
1 month ago

Colorado golfer Wyndham Clark has solid Denver Broncos knowledge

Former U.S. Open champion and elite PGA Tour golfer Wyndham Clark is a big Denver Broncos fan, and he showed that off to Kay Adams
1 month ago

Gabriel Landeskog says a lot of people in his shoes would’ve retired by now

"I think a lot of people would've called it by now. I've made enough money to call it and what not and be happy," Gabriel Landeskog said on "Spittin' Chiclets"
1 month ago

Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland says commitment from players led to trade frenzy

"Hopefully our window is going to be pretty long here and doing what we did is a reflection of their commitment," Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland said
1 month ago

Report: Avs ship Casey Mittelstadt out for veteran center from Bruins

Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland has sent Casey Mittelstadt and more to the Boston Bruins in exchange for veteran center Charlie Coyle
1 month ago

Report: Former Avs superstar Mikko Rantanen on verge of another trade

After just 12 games with the Hurricanes following the trade from the Avs in late January, Mikko Rantanen is likely headed to the Dallas Stars
1 month ago