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Jan 11, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brett Kulak (77) skates with the puck during the second period of the game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Natalie Reid-Imagn Images

Taking a closer look at the newest member of Colorado Avalanche

Nestor Quixtan

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Feb 24, 2026

Making Sense of major Avalanche trade with Penguins

Nestor Quixtan

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Feb 24, 2026

What are realistic expectations for Nathan MacKinnon after the Olympic break?

Graham Tiedtke

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Feb 23, 2026

Potential offseason replacements for Samuel Girard (Life After Girard, Part Four of Four)

Andrew Smiglowski

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Feb 22, 2026

Mario Ferraro

Potential trade replacements for Samuel Girard (Life after Girard, Part Three of Four)

Andrew Smiglowski

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Feb 22, 2026

Jacob MacDonald

Potential in-house replacements for Samuel Girard (Life after Girard, Part Two of Four)

Andrew Smiglowski

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Feb 21, 2026

Samuel Girard

Why Samuel Girard will be traded before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline (Life After Girard, Part One of Four)

Andrew Smiglowski

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 20, 2026; Milan, Italy; Nathan MacKinnon (29) of Canada celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against Finland in a men's ice hockey semifinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

Avalanche might have to shut down MacKinnon following Olympics

Nestor Quixtan

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Martin Necas of Czechia controls the puck against Devon Toews of Canada in a men's ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Martin Necas needs to have a productive postseason for the Avalanche

Katie Bartlett

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Feb 20, 2026

Feb 13, 2026; Milan, Italy; Cale Makar of Canada during the warm up before the match against Switzerland in men's ice hockey group A play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Makar could face competition for Norris Trophy

Nestor Quixtan

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 13, 2026; Milan, Italy; Nathan MacKinnon of Canada celebrates after scoring their fifth goal against Switzerland in men's ice hockey group A play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Hart Trophy is MacKinnon’s to lose

Nestor Quixtan

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Feb 15, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) scores a goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood (41) during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Olympic break comes at the perfect time for the Colorado Avalanche

Graham Tiedtke

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Feb 6, 2026

Apr 22, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken head coach David Hakstol speaks to the media after the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Colorado Avalanche in game three of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Do the Avalanche regret hiring Dave Hakstol?

Aaron Poorman

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) skates with the puck against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

How Panarin Trade directly impacts Colorado Avalanche

Nestor Quixtan

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Feb 4, 2026

Colorado Avalanche center Jack Drury (18) and Ross Colton (20)

Examining the trade deadline center market for the Colorado Avalanche

Conor Lively

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Feb 4, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) look on during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

It is time to demote Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar on the power play

Katie Bartlett

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Feb 3, 2026

Mar 20, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (70) looks up the ice prior to faceoff in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Avalanche Malinski extension hints at something bigger

Nestor Quixtan

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Jan 27, 2026

New York Rangers v Colorado Avalanche

How Martin Necas and Jack Drury have impacted the Colorado Avalanche one year later

Katie Bartlett

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Jan 24, 2026

Oct 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (70) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Why Malinski could make another Avalanche Blueliner redundant

Nestor Quixtan

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Jan 23, 2026

Colorado Avalanche v Florida Panthers

3 reasons why Avs coach Jared Bednar deserves to win his first Jack Adams trophy

Conor Lively

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Jan 20, 2026

Dec 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; A Colorado Avalanche fan holds up a sign in the first period against the Florida Panthers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche rumored trade target off the board

Nestor Quixtan

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Jan 19, 2026

Colorado Avalanche v Washington Capitals

3 key Colorado Avalanche contributors for game against the Capitals

Graham Tiedtke

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Jan 19, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) and Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) battle behind the play in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

5 players who could excel as a future coach in the NHL

Aaron Poorman

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Jan 16, 2026

Dec 19, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders left wing Jonathan Drouin (29) warms up before a game against the Vancouver Canucks at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Avalanche right to pass on popular player this season

Nestor Quixtan

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Jan 14, 2026

Ottawa Senators v Colorado Avalanche

Josh Manson is the under-the-radar hero for the Colorado Avalanche this season

Katie Bartlett

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Jan 9, 2026

Boston Bruins v Ottawa Senators

Colorado Avalanche should consider this reunion to spark the team when needed

Graham Tiedtke

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Jan 9, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) and Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven (43) fight in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche are missing this type of player and should get one fast

Nestor Quixtan

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Jan 9, 2026

Colorado Avalanche v Carolina Hurricanes

Why the Colorado Avalanche should not shy away from adversity

Aaron Poorman

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Jan 8, 2026

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