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Colorado Avalanche News & Updates

Ryan Lindgren Avalanche...
Will Petersen

Avalanche and Rangers make a trade involving five players, two picks

The Avalanche are acquiring Ryan Lindgren, Jimmy Vesey and Hank Kempf from the Rangers for Calvin de Haan, Juuso Parssinen and two draft picks
2 months ago
Ball Arena...
Trent Finnegan

KSE President says next focus is to “Improve the fan experience at Ball Arena”

Avalanche, Nuggets and Mammoth season ticket holders received a statement from KSE Wednesday outlining the focus on and importance of improving the fan experience at Ball Arena.
2 months ago
Valeri Nichushkin...
Trent Finnegan

Avalanche get Nichushkin back Wednesday after two-month injury absence

The Colorado Avalanche will get back a key component of their offense on Wednesday after missing him for two months.
2 months ago
Valeri Nichushkin...
Trent Finnegan

Bednar hints that Nichushkin’s return is coming soon for Avs

The Colorado Avalanche have been lacking offensive firepower since returning to play after the 4 Nations Face-Off, but Valeri Nichushkin may be back soon
2 months ago
Mikko Rantanen...
Andrew Mason

Could Mikko Rantanen be on the move again?

It doesn't seem to be going well for Mikko Rantanen with Carolina after his blockbuster trade from the Colorado Avalanche.
2 months ago
Connor Hellebuyck #37 of Team United States reacts as Team Canada celebrates after giving up the ga...
Jake Shapiro

MacKinnon scores, Makar makes huge play as Canada beats USA in OT of 4 Nations finale

The much-anticipated finale to the 4 Nations Faceoff was played on Thursday with a giant splash of Colorado flavor
2 months ago
Nathan MacKinnon Sidney Crosby...
Will Petersen

Nathan MacKinnon dominates, Canada will get rematch with USA

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals for his home country on Monday afternoon, as Team Canada skated past Team Finland for a 5-3 win
2 months ago
Nathan MacKinnon...
Will Petersen

Top NHL writer takes bizarre shot at Nathan MacKinnon after wild OT

ESPN's Greg Wyshynski had a very odd take about Nathan MacKinnon dominating overtime and firing four shots for Team Canada
2 months ago
Mikko Rantanen Artturi Lehkonen...
Will Petersen

Mikko Rantanen and Artturi Lehkonen will be on the same line again

Former Avalanche teammates Mikko Rantanen and Artturi Lehkonen are both first-line wingers for Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off
2 months ago
Nathan MacKinnon Team Canada...
Will Petersen

MacKinnon, Makar, McDavid and Crosby on Team Canada power play

Team Canada practiced together on Monday ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off and we learned a little bit more about the group
2 months ago
Cale Makar Nathan MacKinnon...
Will Petersen

MacKinnon and Makar aren’t favorites for top NHL awards, but close

While both Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are close in ESPN's latest awards watch, neither is currently the favorite for the Hart or the Norris
2 months ago
Kevin Demoff, KSE...
Jake Shapiro

Avs and Nuggets are finally back on TV, KSE apologizes

The bosses at KSE and other key figures announced an agreement between the sides ending a nearly six-year stalemate
2 months ago
Valeri Nichushkin...
Will Petersen

There’s a new timeline on when Valeri Nichushkin might be back

Jared Bednar told reporters that Colorado is hoping to be able to put Valeri Nichushkin back in the lineup after the 4 Nations Face-Off
3 months ago
Mikko Rantanen...
Will Petersen

Mikko Rantanen continues to tell his side of the trade story

“I thought it was gonna be an extension for sure. I can’t lie about that," Mikko Rantanen told Jesse Montano from Guerilla Sports on Tuesday
3 months ago
Chris MacFarland Avalanche...
Will Petersen

Avs GM Chris MacFarland bet his legacy on Mikko Rantanen trade

Chris MacFarland put the pressure on himself when he traded Mikko Rantanen; it better work out, or he might be looking for a new gig sooner rather than later
3 months ago
Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena...
Jake Shapiro

Mikko Rantanen shocked by Avs trade, would’ve taken big discount

Rumor had it that Mikko Rantanen wanted to become one of the highest-paid players in the NHL but he says he would've taken a discount to stay in Denver
3 months ago
Jared Bednar Mikko Rantanen...
Will Petersen

Jared Bednar talks ‘really tough day’ and trading ‘good friend’ Rantanen

"Really tough day. Like you lose a good friend, good teammate, great player. It's hard," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said of the trade
3 months ago
Nathan MacKinnon Mikko Rantanen...
Will Petersen

Nathan MacKinnon on Mikko Rantanen trade: ‘It just sucks’

Nathan MacKinnon said he "doesn't really care about money," and wasn't opposed to Mikko Rantanen making more than him
3 months ago
Chris MacFarland...
Will Petersen

Avs GM Chris MacFarland speaks on shocking Rantanen trade

The full press conference with Avs GM Chris MacFarland was about the stunning Mikko Rantanen trade that went down on Friday night
3 months ago
Mikko Rantanen contract...
Will Petersen

Reports: Avalanche trade Mikko Rantanen in a stunning move

The Avalanche have done what many fans thought would never happen; they're trading superstar Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes
3 months ago
Miles Wood Avalanche injury...
Will Petersen

Avalanche share some good injury news for a nice change of pace

Avalanche forward Miles Wood has been battling a back injury for nearly two months, but he's on the verge of returning in the next few days
3 months ago
Valeri Nichushkin...
Will Petersen

There’s no timeline on Valeri Nichushkin returning after a setback

Avs head coach Jared Bednar delivered the unfortunate news on Wednesday about Valeri Nichushkin before the team's game against the Jets
3 months ago
Avalanche...
Will Petersen

Avalanche lack energy, look flat in a disappointing loss to rival Wild

The Avalanche fell 3-1 to their rivals in a key Central Division matchup, unable to jump Minnesota to move to third place in the standings
3 months ago
Mikko Rantanen contract...
Will Petersen

Report: Avalanche and Rantanen at ‘stalemate’ on contract talks

NHL insider Frank Seravalli elaborated on where things stand between the Avs and Mikko Rantanen when it comes to contract extension talks
3 months ago