Conor Lively

Joined: Apr 1, 2025

Conor is a contributor to Mile High Sticking. He is a die hard Colorado Avalanche fan and has been for 25+ years, despite living in the Southeast US. Conor's main focuses are on roster makeup, line chemistry, and analysis of team play. Most of his free time is spent watching hockey, playing video games, or watching TV and movies

Apr 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter (24) controls the puck as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) defends in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

A depth forward free agency primer for the Colorado Avalanche

Jan 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kevin Hayes (13) skates with the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix (48) defends during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Free agent defensemen the Colorado Avalanche should target on July 1st

May 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche in game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

3 trade packages Colorado Avalanche could look for in Martin Necas trade

Colorado Avalanche v Toronto Maple Leafs

Taking stock of the Colorado Avalanche and possible free agent forwards

Apr 19, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar stands behind his team on the bench during game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

A look at how Colorado Avalanche can get their offense rolling again

Several Colorado Avalanche players could reach significant milestones this postseason.

A look at some potential postseason milestones for Colorado Avalanche players

Nathan MacKinnon (29) & Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar can achieve multiple milestones this postseason

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates after being presented with the Stanley Cup after the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena.

What do the Colorado Avalanche do when Gabriel Landeskog returns to the lineup?

Colorado Avalanche v Chicago Blackhawks

Projecting the Colorado Avalanche lineup for Game 1 of the NHL playoffs

Colorado Avalanche v Ottawa Senators

Depth and Flexibility: A look at what the Colorado Avalanche can do with their forward depth