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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

Avalanche have finally decided on their next GM, sources confirm

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9:59 AM MDT

TJ Hughes, Taylor Makar could complicate Avalanche camp decisions

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7:31 AM MDT

Avalanche prospect Beckett Hamilton may have changed his outlook this weekend

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Sep 13, 2026

Avalanche may not repeat their Presidents’ Trophy campaign in 2026-27

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Sep 13, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs give former Avalanche blueliner another shot with PTO

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Sep 12, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Martin Necas has a chance to prove his 100-point season was no fluke

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Sep 12, 2026

Apr 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Bruins right wing Fabian Lysell (23) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Avalanche may have some roster surprises in store this fall

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Sep 12, 2026

Jun 27, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Nathan MacKinnon appears on a red carpet before the start of the 2024 NHL Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Nathan MacKinnon may finally get the trophy missing on his resume

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Sep 11, 2026

Ilya Nabokov (30) of Metallurg Hockey Club seen in action

Ilya Nabokov’s confidence is exactly where Avalanche want it to be

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Sep 11, 2026

May 9, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) during a face-off agains the Minnesota Wild in the third period of game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Avalanche have no business putting Nazem Kadri in the bottom six

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Sep 11, 2026

Jan 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Ahcan (15) stretches during warm up before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Avalanche have 2 Rookie Camp invites looking to prove their bloodlines run deep

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Sep 10, 2026

Jan 26, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche president of hockey operations Joe Sakic looks on in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Ilya Nabokov could change Avalanche plans faster than expected

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Sep 10, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider (20) acknowledges fans as he is named the first star of the game after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Avalanche could find intriguing option in Chris Kreider

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Sep 9, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Zachary L'Heureux (68) passes the puck past Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (10) during the first period of their game at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

Avalanche may be exactly what Zachary L’Heureux needs to revive his career

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Sep 9, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Gavin Brindley (54) looks on during a face-off against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Avalanche could have more young talent than they get credit for

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Sep 9, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) warms up before a game against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Avalanche could do more harm than good by trading for Connor Hellebuyck

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Sep 8, 2026

Mar 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates against the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Avalanche should look at replacing Brock Nelson with Maple Leafs star

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Sep 8, 2026

Ilya Nabokov could become the Avalanche’s top prospect

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Sep 7, 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

Avalanche need MacKenzie Blackwood to answer one big question

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Sep 7, 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

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

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Sep 7, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) in the third period against the Utah Mammoth at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche’s goaltending room could get complicated sooner than later

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sep 5, 2026

Avalanche have 3 names to Watch at 2026 Rookie Camp

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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

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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

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Sep 3, 2026

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