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Mar 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard (31) and defenseman Erik Johnson (6) and defenseman Francois Beauchemin (32) and defenseman Andrew Bodnarchuk (41) celebrate the win over the Florida Panthers at the Pepsi Center. The Avalanche defeated the Panthers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Stacking up the Defensemen

Colorado Avalanche: Analyzing the Rampage Firing

Colorado Avalanche Season: All Star Break to Stadium Series

Colorado Avalanche Player Grades: Nick Holden

Jan 6, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (right) celebrates with forwards Nathan MacKinnon (center) and John Mitchell (7) after scoring the game winning goal during the overtime period against the St. Louis Blues at Pepsi Center. The Avs won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Stacking up the Forwards

Jan 4, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Tyler Toffoli (73) celebrates his goal in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Lessons from the LA Kings Early Exit

Mar 26, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) looks up at the video board after giving up a power play goal to left wing Zach Parise (11) (not pictured) in the third period at the Pepsi Center. The Wild defeated the Avalanche 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Possible Offseason Changes

Dec 31, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (6) after scoring a goal during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Pepsi Center. The Blackhawks won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Season: The Hope of the Playoffs

Apr 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche center John Mitchell (7) controls the puck in the first period against the St. Louis Blues at the Pepsi Center. The Blues defeated the Avalanche 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Player Grade: John Mitchell

Nov 3, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) 2nd star of the game and mascot Bernie following the win over the Calgary Flames at Pepsi Center. The Avalanche defeated the Flames 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Season: Duchene’s Historic November

Mar 18, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Colorado Avalanche won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon’s Player Grade

Apr 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) before the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Matt Duchene not on Trade Block

Apr 1, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy on his bench in the third period against the Washington Capitals at the Pepsi Center. The Capitals defeated the Avalanche 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: The Offseason Narrative

Nov 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy during the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: The Fallacy of Blaming the Coach

Jun 13, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The Stanley Cup is on the ice after the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers in second overtime during game five of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: What is a Stanley Cup Attitude?

Oct 8, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Thomas Vanek (26) shoots and scores past Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) in the third period at Pepsi Center. The Wild defeated the Avalanche 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Season: The Doom of a Slow Start

Jan 22, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Jack Skille (8) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Carl Gunnarsson (4) battle for control of the puck in the second period at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Player Grade: Jack Skille

November 4, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Cogliano (7) controls the puck against Florida Panthers center Nick Bjugstad (27) and right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Playoff Bracket and Stanley Cup Predictions

Mar 20, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche left winger Mikkel Boedker (89) is seen out on the ice during the pre-game warm-up as they took on the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Should Overpay Mikkel Boedker

Apr 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (6) controls the puck against St. Louis Blues defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) in the second period at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Player Grade: Erik Johnson

Pepsi Center after the last Colorado Avalanche game of the season. Photo credit: Nadia Archuleta

Colorado Avalanche: The Sound of Silence

Colorado Avalanche: Facing the Minnesota Wild Rivalry

Colorado Avalanche: Joe Sakic Supports Patrick Roy

Feb 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) reacts to the lose to the Vancouver Canucks at the Pepsi Center. The Canucks defeated the Avalanche 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Gabriel Landeskog’s Fallen Stock as Captain

Apr 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard (31) makes a save in the second period against the St. Louis Blues at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: The Sun has Set; It Will Rise Again

Mar 5, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Mikkel Boedker (89) celebrates his goal with left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) and defenseman Erik Johnson (6) in the second period against the Nashville Predators at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Foundation of the Team Structure

Apr 5, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) reacts after a loss against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Eliminated from Playoff Contention

Jan 4, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla (12) is second star of the game following the win over the Los Angeles Kings at the Pepsi Center. The Avalanche defeated the Kings 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Is Jarome Iginla on the Way Out?