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Dec 9, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Victor Olofsson (95) and Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) battle for the puck during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Familiar faces in Nashville promises to take Avalanche-Predators rivalry to new dimension

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 20, 2026

3 current Avalanche players opponents love to hate

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 20, 2026

Avalanche must exploit this advantage of 2026-27 schedule

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 18, 2026

What the Colorado Avalanche missed out on in the first round of 2024 NHL Draft

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 18, 2026

Jan 12, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar stands behind the bench during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Projecting the impact of an 84-game schedule on Avalanche in 2026-27

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 17, 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

Brent Burns’ ironman streak could come to an end this season with the Avalanche

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 17, 2026

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) reaches for the puck during the third period 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 face unique challenge in 2026-27 not seen in over 30 years

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 16, 2026

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) controls the puck against Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) 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

Avalanche postseason revenge set for early-January, late-February

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 16, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar on the bench in the first period against the St. Louis Blues at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Highlights of the Colorado Avalanche’s 2026-27 schedule

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 16, 2026

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) defends against Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) 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

Avalanche at bottom of NHL in overlooked metric

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 16, 2026

Providence Bruin Fabian Lysell keeps ahead of Charlotte Checkers center Rasmus Asplund in the second period.

This could be the next Avalanche trade chip

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 15, 2026

Nov 19, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen (96) skates after the puck in the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche had good options if they didn’t select Mikko Rantanen in 2015

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 15, 2026

Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Trevor Moore (12) defends Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Avalanche 2026-27 home opener will be a playoff rematch

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 15, 2026

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Colorado Avalanche draft pick Mikhail Gulyayev 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-USA TODAY Sports

There’s a clear reason why Avalanche don’t have any top-100 prospects

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 14, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) looks on during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche fans should be glad if this goalie leaves the Central Division

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 14, 2026

Sep 22, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; St. Louis Blues forward Conner Bleakley (67) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the first period at Captial One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The biggest draft blunder that cost the Colorado Avalanche at least one Stanley Cup

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 13, 2026

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) 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 could have another Cup if they had re-signed Kadri

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 13, 2026

Mar 22, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Boston Bruins right wing Fabian Lysell (23) looks to pass the puck during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Fabian Lysell could be hidden gem for the Avalanche

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 12, 2026

Nov 30, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s why Avalanche need to sign Cale Makar before September 16

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 12, 2026

Apr 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly (17) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Avalanche fans should be excited about bottom 6 this season

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 11, 2026

Michigan center TJ Hughes makes a pass against Michigan State defenseman Nash Nienhuis during the third period at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

This Avalanche player could go from afterthought to essential in 2026-27

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 11, 2026

Nov 30, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Could Makar contract become distraction for Avalanche in 2026-27?

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 11, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) skates with the puck against Colorado Avalanche center Jack Drury (18) during the third period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

This Central Division rival could become a headache for Avalanche in 2026-27

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 10, 2026

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Colorado Avalanche executive vice president and general manager Joe Sakic speaks after receiving the Jim Gregory general manager of the year award during the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche fans should be relieved that RFA list is very short

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 9, 2026

Dec 19, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) controls the puck in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche facing Blackhawks early in season would be great news

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 9, 2026

May 13, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brett Kulak (27) controls the puck in the first period 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 get decent grade for free-agent signings

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 8, 2026

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

Jan 2, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar talks with defenseman Cale Makar (8) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) during a timeout in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The biggest mistake Avalanche could make this season

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 7, 2026

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