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TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 15: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche waits for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 15, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Avalanche defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime shootout. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

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Apr 20, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) controls the puck ahead of Seattle Kraken right wing Daniel Sprong (91) in the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Will Valeri Nichushkin start slow for Colorado Avalanche in 2023-24?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 12: Pavel Francouz #39 of the Colorado Avalanche tends the net against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at United Center on January 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

4 goalies to replace Pavel Francouz if he has to miss time

Apr 20, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79) stretches during the warmup against the Toronto Maple Leafs before game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

What does Ross Colton bring to the Colorado Avalanche?

Apr 4, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings right wing Matt Luff (22) defends the puck against Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche in-depth look at Jonathan Drouin

May 3, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) during the third period of game one against the Nashville Predators of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche without Gabriel Landeskog, will another wear the “C”?

Apr 18, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Evan Rodrigues (9) and Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie (67) battle for the puck during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Kraken vs. Avalanche prediction and odds for Game 2 of NHL playoffs

Mar 15, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) scores the winning goal past Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov (35) in the overtime shootout at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche standings near end of season update

Feb 4, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Atlantic Division forward Nick Suzuki (14) of the Montreal Canadiens and Central Division forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche shake hands after the final during the 2023 NHL All-Star Game at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Will All-Star Game results help Colorado Avalanche get on a roll?

Jan 20, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward William Lockwood (7) battles with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jacob MacDonald (26)in the third period at Rogers Arena. Colorado won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Colorado Avalanche back to normalcy?

Jan 12, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Taylor Raddysh (11) skates in to score a goal on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz (39) during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Can Colorado Avalanche bounce back at the halfway mark of the season?

Oct 19, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) scores a goal past Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Mikko Rantanen showing up big for Colorado Avalanche early

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 19: Logan O'Connor #25 of the Colorado Avalanche handles the puck in front of the goal in the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Ball Arena on October 19, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

3 things that caused the Colorado Avalanche to fall to the Winnipeg Jets

Jun 26, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; The Colorado Avalanche pose for a team photo with the Stanley Cup trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the Stanley Cup in game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

A look at 2022-23 Colorado Avalanche roster

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

Grading the Colorado Avalanche offseason so far following great season

Jun 15, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) pokes the puck away from Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) during the second period of game one of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena. Lightning. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche could find success with close shots vs Lightning

Oct 13, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) checks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche to face Blues with notable holes, as Landeskog gets two games, injuries take hold

Oct 13, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) shoots over Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Game 1 Post-Game: Blackhawks shaken by Johnsons, Bo Byram, and steady goaltending

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 08: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates after scoring against Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Colorado Avalanche during overtime in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Postseason Lost in 3 Minutes

Jun 6, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights left wing William Carrier (28) scores a third period goal against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31)in game four of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Allegedly Play Hockey, Lose 5-1 to Golden Knights

May 30, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) controls the puck in front of Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (90) in the third period of game one in the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Topple Golden Knights 7-1, Despite Idiocy

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 10: Andre Burakovsky #95 of the Colorado Avalanche skates with the puck against William Karlsson #71 and Zach Whitecloud #2 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Avalanche defeated the Golden Knights 2-1. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche on the Eve of Round 2

May 21, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Alex Newhook (18) congratulates goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) after a victory over the St. Louis Blues in the third period in game three of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Game 3 Grab Bag

Apr 30, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg (34) battles for the puck with San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) and defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov (71) and center Tomas Hertl (48) as goaltender Martin Jones (31) defends in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Shaking the Soda: What Carl Soderberg Can Bring to the Colorado Avalanche

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 22: Tyson Jost #17 of the Colorado Avalanche skates with the puck during the third period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 22, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Avalanche defeated the Coyotes 5-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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