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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

Avalanche could follow Nathan MacKinnon's path with Cale Makar

Nestor Quixtan

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9:42 AM MDT

Meet the new faces of Avalanche as team heads into 2026-27 training camp

Andrew Smiglowski

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5:00 AM MDT

Artturi Lehkonen deserves to be in the conversation for Avalanche’s third-best player

Graham Tiedtke

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Aug 24, 2026

Getting to know Avalanche's additions ahead of 2026-27 season

Andrew Smiglowski

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Aug 24, 2026

May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) defends a shot on goal by Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) during the third period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

A Quinn Hughes trade to the Devils could actually hurt the Avalanche

Graham Tiedtke

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Aug 24, 2026

Dec 10, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Latest Cale Makar update is great news for Avalanche fans

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 24, 2026

Jun 30, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic during the Stanley Cup Championship Celebration. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Avalanche need better draft success to sustain their championship window

Graham Tiedtke

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Aug 23, 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

Cale Makar contract could define Joe Sakic's next era

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 23, 2026

Apr 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Bruins right wing Fabian Lysell (23) reacts after scoring his first career NHL goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Avalanche may have another Valeri Nichushkin-type breakout coming

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 23, 2026

Dec 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Noah Juulsen (47) reacts after assisting on a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

3 Avalanche players whose futures could change in 2026-27

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 22, 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

Jaden Schwartz could be one of Avalanche’s biggest surprises in 2026-27

Graham Tiedtke

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Aug 21, 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

Date could be set for Houston to join Avalanche in Central Division

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 21, 2026

Jun 27, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Colorado Avalanche executive vice president of hockey operations Joe Sakic arrives at the Westin Hotel for the NHL Board of Governors meeting. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Expansion could force Avalanche into another division

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 20, 2026

Jun 14, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) speaks during media day for the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche might be better off delaying Makar extension

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 20, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) skates after scoring during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

September 16 could change everything for Cale Makar extension

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 19, 2026

Mar 22, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Could Avalanche follow this concerning trend in 2026-27?

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 18, 2026

May 11, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (39) defends his net against the Minnesota Wildduring the second period in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Avalanche’s goalie pipeline could be crucial to their future

Graham Tiedtke

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Aug 18, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Josh Manson quietly ranks high in one crucial metric

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 18, 2026

Jun 30, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche owner Stan Kroenke during the Stanley Cup Championship Celebration. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche should be part of larger Denver sports scene like Broncos’ next location

Graham Tiedtke

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Aug 18, 2026

Nov 30, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche could wait until after season to extend Cale Makar

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 17, 2026

Apr 16, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Colorado has one more shot to make Cale Makar a lifelong Avalanche

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 17, 2026

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) and center Brock Nelson (11) congratulate Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) and center Nic Dowd (26) after the loss 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

The clock could be ticking on Avalanche’s championship window

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 16, 2026

Apr 20, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal with defenseman Cale Makar (8) in the second period against the Seattle Kraken in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche might need to make painful sacrifices while keeping two of their biggest stars long term

Graham Tiedtke

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Aug 16, 2026

May 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche will have a tough decision to make on Nic Roy in 2027

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 15, 2026

May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) warms up before game one against the Colorado Avalanche of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche could benefit from uncertainty in Minnesota

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 14, 2026

May 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche fans during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Restoring classic playoff format would benefit the Avalanche and hockey fandom

Aaron Poorman

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Aug 14, 2026

Jan 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) controls the puck in the second period against the Washington Capitals at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche need to get even more out of an already elite Martin Necas

Graham Tiedtke

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Aug 13, 2026

Michigan center TJ Hughes makes a pass against Michigan State defenseman Nash Nienhuis during the third period at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

Avalanche could have a secret weapon for another Cup run

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 13, 2026

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