Editorials

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 25: Darcy Kuemper #35 of the Colorado Avalanche tends goal against the St Louis Blues in the first period during Game Five of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at at Ball Arena on May 25, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 03: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche advances the puck against Mattias Ekholm #14 of the Nashville Predators in the second period during Game One of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena at Ball Arena on May 03, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

3 Keys for the Colorado Avalanche’s Nashville Series

EDMONTON, AB - APRIL 22: Warren Foegele #37 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrates as goaltender Darcy Kuemper #35 of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to a goal against him during the second period at Rogers Place on April 22, 2022 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Current Play is Worrisome

MONTREAL, QC - DECEMBER 02: Tyson Jost #17 of the Colorado Avalanche prepares to take a faceoff during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on December 2, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Goodbye, Tyson Jost

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 15: Goaltender Darcy Kuemper #35 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by Nathan MacKinnon #29 and Kurtis MacDermid #56 after a shutout against the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL game at Gila River Arena on January 15, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Avalanche defeated the Coyotes 5-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Need Inspiration for Final Push

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 23: Pavel Francouz #39 of the Colorado Avalanche takes a break during a stop in play in the second period of a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Avalanche defeated the Golden Knights 7-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Is Pavel Francouze the Real Deal for the Colorado Avalanche

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: (L-R) Gabriel Landeskog #92, Nathan MacKinnon #29 and Logan O'Connor #25 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate MacKinnon's second period goal against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on December 08, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Can the Colorado Avalanche Sustain their Streak?

MONTREAL, QC - DECEMBER 02: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates with teammates on the bench during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on December 2, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Christmas Blessings for the Colorado Avalanche

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 19: Darcy Kuemper #35 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena on November 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Is Darcy Kuemper the Right Fit?

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 02: Head coach Jared Bednar of the Colorado Avalanche watches as his team plays the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on June 2, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Why Jared Bednar Extension is a Mistake

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 30: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of Colorado Avalanche celebrates with Samuel Girard #49, Gabriel Landeskog #92 and Joonas Donskoi #72 after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in Game One of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 30, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Who Needs to Keep Momentum Going

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 16: Keegan Kolesar #55 of the Vegas Golden Knights and Bowen Byram #4 of the Colorado Avalanche go after the puck in the second period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on February 16, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Avalanche defeated the Golden Knights 3-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Erik Johnson – Bo Byram Pairing Ideal

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 30: Cale Makar #8, Devon Toews #7, Valeri Nichushkin #13 and Tyson Jost #17 of Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal by Brandon Saad #20 against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in Game One of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 30, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Middle Six Dilemma

CALGARY, AB - NOVEMBER 11: Erik Johnson #6 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Colorado Avalanche during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on November 11, 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Can Erik Johnson Still Contribute?

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 06: Brandon Saad #20 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a first-period goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on June 6, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Evaluation of Offseason Moves So Far

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 05: Joonas Donskoi #72 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by teammate J.T. Compher #37 after he scored a goal in the first period against the Dallas Stars in a Western Conference Round Robin game during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff at Rogers Place on August 05, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Who Will the Seattle Kraken Choose?

DENVER, CO - MAY 17: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche warms up prior to Game One of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the St Louis Blues at Ball Arena on May 17, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: The Gabriel Landeskog Situation

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 07: NHL Commisioner Gary Bettman stands next to the Conn Smythe Trophy after the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in Game Five to win the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on July 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche in Midst of League That Doesn’t Care About Its Fans

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 10: Alex Newhook #18 of the Colorado Avalanche warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on May 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: How Good is Alex Newhook Going to Be?

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 22: Joonas Donskoi #72 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates with Valeri Nichushkin #13 and Tyson Jost #17 after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of the NHL game at Gila River Arena on March 22, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Avalanche defeated the Coyotes 5-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Choosing Fringe Players to Protect

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 10: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights regains his balance after J.T. Compher #37 of the Colorado Avalanche ran into hiim in the first period in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on June 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Avalanche 6-3 to win the series. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 3 Moves the Team Could Make in the Offseason

DENVER, CO - MAY 17: Vladimir Tarasenko #91 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck against Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period in Game One of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 17, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Analyzing the 2 Questionable Hits

ST LOUIS, MO - APRIL 22: Justin Faulk #72 of the St. Louis Blues defends against Tyson Jost #17 of the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Enterprise Center on April 22, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 5 Secondary Players Who Must Play Big in Playoffs

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche waits for a faceoff in the first period of a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on April 28, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Avalanche 5-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Gearing Up for the Playoffs

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 27: Devan Dubnyk #40 of the Minnesota Wild tends goal against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on December 27, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Can We Get Used to Devan Dubnyk?