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Jan 13, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Shawn Matthias (23) skates the puck past Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) during the Blue Jackets 3-1 win at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Analysis of Shawn Matthias Acquisition

Colorado Avalanche: Mikhail Grigorenko’s Contract Extension

Colorado Avalanche, Distributing Offensive Talent

Colorado Avalanche: Buyers, Sellers, or Neither at Deadline?

Nov 28, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy calls out in the first period against the Winnipeg Jets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Players Need to Step Up for Patrick Roy

Progress of the ice rink being constructed at Coors Field in preparation for the Stadium Series game. Photo credit: Nadia Archuleta

Colorado Avalanche: Coors Field Being Prepared

Oct 14, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) has his shot blocked by Boston Bruins goalie Jonas Gustavsson (50) during the first period at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche’s Prospect Pool Is Worrisome

Feb 12, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Blake Comeau (14) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring a shoot out goal to win the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. Colorado won 3-2 in an overtime shootout. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Love Me or Love Me Not

Dec 7, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche alumni and current players are presented before the game against the Minnesota Wild at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Original Wild Stallion, Sandis Ozolinsh

Dec 19, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) and defenseman Erik Johnson (6) celebrate the win over the Edmonton Oilers at the Pepsi Center. The Avalanche defeated the Oilers 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Erik Johnson Playing a New Role

Feb 11, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Colorado Avalanche right wing Chris Wagner (62) and Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) battle for the puck in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche are Road Warriors

Jan 22, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg (34) attempts to score on St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) in a over time period at Pepsi Center. The Avalanche defeated the Blues 2-1 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: What 3-on-3 OT Should Look Like

Feb 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy looks up from his bench in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Is Change Necessary?

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: Can They Stop the Hemorrhage?

Jan 18, 2016; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy reacts during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: The Super Bowl Crossover (Shuffle)

Dec 7, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche alumni and current players are presented before the game against the Minnesota Wild at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Milan Hejduk, an Avalanche Legend

Feb 4, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi (31) prepares to stop a penalty shot from Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in the third period at the Pepsi Center. The Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche in overtime 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon’s Eventful 200th Game

Sep 22, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Anaheim Ducks right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (12) defends against Colorado Avalanche defenseman Maxim Noreau (26) in the third period at Pepsi Center. The Avalanche defeated the Ducks 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche, Time To Give Maxim Noreau A Shot

Jan 22, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) and left wing Cody McLeod (55) celebrate shootout win over the St. Louis Blues at Pepsi Center. The Avalanche defeated the Blues 2-1 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: 20 (Mostly) Fun Facts About the 2015-16 Season

Colorado Avalanche’s Erik Johnson Plays 500th Game

October 18, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) moves the puck against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Is Mikko Rantanen Returning?

Jan 14, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nick Holden (2) checks New Jersey Devils right wing Stephen Gionta (11) in the second period at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Trap Coming Naturally Now

Colorado Avalanche Alumni: Patrick Roy Moments

Colorado Avalanche: Who’s Tradable Amongst the Group?

Nov 5, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy (C) reacts after losing a coaches challenge in the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Trade Rumors: One Month from Deadline Day

Jan 25, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Jo Dee Messina sings the national anthem prior to the 2015 NHL All Star Game at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Matt Duchene’s All Star Swag

Jan 26, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy watches the game against the San Jose Sharks in the 3rd period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports. The Sharks won 6-1.

Colorado Avalanche, What We’ve Learned

Colorado Avalanche: Semyon Varlamov Civil Trial