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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

Avalanche superstar blueliner Cale Makar falls short of 3rd Norris Trophy

Nestor Quixtan

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6:51 AM MDT

MacFarland departure likely saved Bednar in Colorado

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 2, 2026

Joe Sakic will assume general manager role following departure of Chris MacFarland

Graham Tiedtke

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Jun 2, 2026

Avalanche may already have replacement for MacFarland lined up

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 2, 2026

Avalanche grant permission to Predators to meet with Chris MacFarland

Graham Tiedtke

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Jun 2, 2026

Apr 30, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar talks to media after their victory over the Winnipeg Jets in game five of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Avalanche make intriguing prospect signing

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 1, 2026

May 13, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brett Kulak (27) is interviewed after the game against the Minnesota Wild in game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche blueline hinges on this decision, and it’s not Makar

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 1, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) skates off the ice as the Minnesota Wild celebrate their win over the Stars in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Avalanche could look to lure rival captain this offseason

Nestor Quixtan

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May 31, 2026

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) controls the puck during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights 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

3 scenarios for Makar extension with Colorado Avalanche

Nestor Quixtan

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May 31, 2026

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Colorado Avalanche draft pick Mikhail Gulyayev puts on his sweater 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 fans won’t be seeing this 1st-round pick anytime soon

Nestor Quixtan

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May 30, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on during a game against the Winnipeg Jets in the first period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Avalanche should be wary of coaching change for the sake of it

Nestor Quixtan

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May 30, 2026

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) and goaltender Carter Hart (79) defend against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period 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

Golden Knights playoff bracket paved way for Avalanche sweep

Nestor Quixtan

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May 29, 2026

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (70) congratulates Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) for the win 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 season wildly successful despite disappointing end

Nestor Quixtan

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May 29, 2026

Unknown Date; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Colorado Avalanche forward Claude Lemieux (22) ) in action against the Florida Panthers at the Miami Arena during the 1996 season. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

Claude Lemieux was a major contributor on Avalanche’s first Stanley Cup team

Graham Tiedtke

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May 28, 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)

John Tortorella came to Jared Bednar’s defense after Avalanche elimination

Graham Tiedtke

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May 27, 2026

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) skates between play during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights 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

Colorado Avalanche make history for the wrong reason

Nestor Quixtan

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May 26, 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

Avalanche’s chances of coming back hinge on this, analyst believes

Nestor Quixtan

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May 25, 2026

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) leaves the ice after the loss to 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

Avalanche ‘as low as it can get’ right now, as they look to make history

Nestor Quixtan

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May 25, 2026

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) is boarded by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) during the second period 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

Avalanche on verge of sweep after epic collapse

Nestor Quixtan

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May 24, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar in the first period against the St. Louis Blues at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Bednar remains non-committal regarding Makar injury update ahead of Game 3

Nestor Quixtan

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May 24, 2026

May 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) skates on the ice during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period in game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights: Crucial Game 3 and Makar uncertainty

Nestor Quixtan

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May 24, 2026

Jun 26, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; The Colorado Avalanche pose for a team picture with the Stanley Cup after their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Outrageous rumor has Avalanche GM bolting for division rival

Nestor Quixtan

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May 23, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Makar return to Avalanche lineup is ‘Cale’s decision,’ Bednar fumbles postgame

Nestor Quixtan

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May 23, 2026

May 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) react following a Vegas Golden Knights goal during the third period of game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche doomed by two 3rd-period mistakes in Game 2 loss to Golden Knights

Nestor Quixtan

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May 22, 2026

Apr 16, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Cale Makar injury update no bueno for Avalanche ahead of Game 2 vs Golden Knights

Nestor Quixtan

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May 22, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar on the bench in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game 2: Makar in question, possible changes

Nestor Quixtan

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May 22, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar in the third period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Jared Bednar may need to put his lineup in a blender for Game 2 against Vegas

Nestor Quixtan

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May 21, 2026

May 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) faces off against Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) in the third period 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 fans have no need to worry yet

Nestor Quixtan

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May 21, 2026

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