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Ilya Nabokov could become the Avalanche’s top prospect

Nestor Quixtan

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9:17 PM MDT

Avalanche need MacKenzie Blackwood to answer one big question

Nestor Quixtan

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7:39 AM MDT

Cale Makar could be the next NHL defenseman to do something truly unique

Nestor Quixtan

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5:00 AM MDT

Avalanche’s goaltending room could get complicated sooner than later

Graham Tiedtke

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Sep 6, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (17) skates with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

The one thing Jaden Schwartz must overcome with the Avalanche

Graham Tiedtke

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Sep 6, 2026

Jun 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic announces Conner Bleackley (not pictured) as the number twenty-three overall pick to the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche just got a brutal reminder about their future

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 6, 2026

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Nazem Kadri joins NHL elite in surprising fantasy top 10

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 5, 2026

May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) celebrates his goal scored against the Minnesota Wild during the second period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche should consider bringing back familiar face on PTO

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 5, 2026

Avalanche have 3 names to Watch at 2026 Rookie Camp

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 4, 2026

Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche head. Coach Jared Bednar (right) asks referee Jordan Samuels-Thomas (37) to review a goal by the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Avalanche are forking over serious dough for penalty minutes

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 4, 2026

June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Cale Makar poses for photos after being selected as the number four overall pick to the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Presumptive 2027 first-overall pick drawing comparisons to Cale Makar

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 3, 2026

Jun 30, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the Stanley Cup Championship Celebration. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche and the longest active postseason streaks in the NHL today

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 3, 2026

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Colorado Avalanche draft pick Calum Ritchie stands with Ava staff after being selected with the thirty first pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche 2028 first-round pick keeps playing musical chairs

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 2, 2026

Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke in attendance against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Avalanche ownership adds to empire with purchase of MLB franchise

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 2, 2026

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Colorado Avalanche executive vice president and general manager Joe Sakic speaks after receiving the Jim Gregory general manager of the year award during the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Makar contract won't ruin Avalanche's 2027-28 cap situation

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 1, 2026

Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) handles the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Makar actually did Avalanche a solid despite record-setting extension

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 31, 2026

Jun 14, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic speaks during media day for the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Sakic confirmed what everyone knew about Makar contract extension

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 31, 2026

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Massive Makar deal should age well for Avalanche

Aaron Poorman

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Aug 31, 2026

Oct 12, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wingerGabriel Landeskog (92) skates with the Stanley Cup before the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Market sees Avalanche among favorites to win 2027 Stanley Cup

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 30, 2026

Jan 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar (center) on the bench during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

This could be Avalanche’s next major decision

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 30, 2026

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) defends against Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) during the third period in game four of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Three underappreciated aspects to Cale Makar’s game

Katie Bartlett

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Aug 29, 2026

Feb 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) takes the ice to play the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Makar contract a watershed moment for Avalanche

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 29, 2026

Apr 3, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) skates before a game against the St. Louis Blues at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Cale Makar contract gives Avalanche something extremely valuable

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 29, 2026

Feb 10, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic speaks to the media before the game Boston Bruins at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche’s salary cap situation isn’t as bad as you’d think after Cale Makar extension

Graham Tiedtke

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Aug 28, 2026

May 11, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) looks on during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Cale Makar contract has interesting twist beyond record value

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 28, 2026

Apr 9, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) reacts after his goal in the second period against the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Cale Makar extension is done, now Avalanche can officially focus on the 2026-27 season

Graham Tiedtke

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Aug 28, 2026

Apr 6, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) warms up before a game against the Seattle Kraken at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Avalanche emerge as stunning Hellebuyck favorites, data show

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 28, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Avalanche may be seeing a strange Makar-Hellebuyck connection

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 27, 2026

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