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Jan 10, 2026; 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-Imagn Images

3 Avalanche players in need of redemption in 2026-27

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 8, 2026

The biggest mistake Avalanche could make this season

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 7, 2026

Gabriel Landeskog’s health more important than ever for the Avalanche

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 7, 2026

Here’s how much Avalanche Will have in dead cap space in 2026-27

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 7, 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

This route is one Colorado Avalanche want to take

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 6, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) during the second period against the Los Angeles Kings in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche had 1 intriguing reason to trade Nichushkin

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 4, 2026

May 4, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks in game five of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

How Carlsson offer sheet unexpectedly affects Cale Makar

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 4, 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

For Joe Sakic, being a GM is like riding a bike

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 3, 2026

Jan 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on in the first period against the Washington Capitals at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche may need to make cap-clearing move

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 2, 2026

Jonathan Drouin

A Jonathan Drouin-Avalanche reunion makes perfect sense

Andrew Smiglowski

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Nashville Predators center Fedor Svechkov (40) skates with the puck against the Utah Mammoth during the third period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche look for forward depth in three former first-round picks

Aaron Poorman

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Jun 29, 2026

May 9, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) reacts to a play by Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) in the second 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 messed up with return they got from Nichushkin trade

Graham Tiedtke

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Jun 26, 2026

May 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) looks on during the third period against the Minnesota Wild in game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche rectify a huge mistake with Nichuskin trade

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 25, 2026

May 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) during the second 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

Brady Tkachuk trade is actually good news for Avalanche

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 22, 2026

Mar 19, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Magnus Chrona (30) loses his helmet on a play during the first period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Avalanche acquire organizational depth with Magnus Chrona

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 19, 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-Imagn Images

Avalanche should focus on positional needs in 2026 NHL Draft

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 18, 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-Imagn Images

Avalanche might have to target center in free agent market this offseason

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 18, 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-Imagn Images

Early offseason moves already showing encouraging signs for Colorado Avalanche

Aaron Poorman

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Jun 17, 2026

Jun 14, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; the Stanley Cup is brought to the ice to present to the Carolina Hurricanes after the win against the Vegas Golden Knights in game six of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

3 Colorado Avalanche can learn from Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup-winning season

Katie Bartlett

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Jun 16, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

MacFarland’s first move in Nashville was to acquire Avalanche fan favorite

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 16, 2026

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 26: Head coach John Tortorella (L) of the Vegas Golden Knights and head coach Jared Bednar of the Colorado Avalanche shake hands after the Golden Knights' 2-1 victory in Game Four of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 26, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Avalanche back in the Western Conference driver’s seat after John Tortorella news

Graham Tiedtke

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Jun 16, 2026

May 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Jack Drury (18) skates during the second 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 could be vulnerable to surprising offer sheet

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 16, 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

Avalanche depth blueliner has little chance of coming back in 2026-27

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 13, 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

Could it be possible that Makar pulls a ‘Hughes’ on Avalanche?

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 12, 2026

May 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) looks on during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Ross Colton could become casualty of Colorado Avalanche cap crunch

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 11, 2026

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns (84) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) congratulate Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) and right wing Mitch Marner (93) 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

Avalanche were ‘unlucky’ in loss to Golden Knights

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 10, 2026

May 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns (84) looks on during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

3 Colorado Avalanche players who might not be back in 2026-27

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 8, 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

This has to be Joe Sakic’s top offseason priority

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 8, 2026

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