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Nov 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) faces off against Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) on a puck drop from referee Jean Hebert (15) in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Nathan MacKinnon’s contract looks like a bargain now

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 3, 2026

Avalanche may need to make cap-clearing move

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 2, 2026

Avalanche hope that Fedor Svechkov can replace Jack Drury’s impact

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 2, 2026

Avalanche projected lineup following first day of free agency

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 1, 2026

Oct 3, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Joel Kiviranta (94) waits for the face-off against the Dallas Stars in the Avalanche zone during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche former stars find new homes on 1st day of 2026 NHL free agency

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 1, 2026

Jun 14, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic speaks during media day for the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche ended up having a busy first day of NHL free agency after all

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 1, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Krakenforward Jaden Schwartz (17) is slow to get up during the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Avalanche keep getting richer with stunning addition

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 1, 2026

Feb 6, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (17) is pictured during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche add to top-six with Jaden Schwartz signing

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 1, 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 might have quiet first day on NHL free agency

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 1, 2026

Jonathan Drouin

A Jonathan Drouin-Avalanche reunion makes perfect sense

Andrew Smiglowski

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Jun 30, 2026

Dec 16, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Pierre LeBrun links Boone Jenner to Avalanche, and it makes perfect sense

Graham Tiedtke

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Jun 30, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli

Players who didn't get qualifying offers that the Colorado Avalanche should consider

Conor Lively

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Denver Pioneers defenseman Tory Pitner (2) and Wisconsin Badgers forward Adam Pietila (18) battle for control of the puck during the first period in the championship game of the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Avalanche announce roster for development camp, with some familiar names

Graham Tiedtke

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Jun 30, 2026

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) and goaltender Carter Hart (79) defend against Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) 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

Cale Makar extension not close, insider claims

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 29, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Jack Drury (18) looks on during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Reason for Avalanche-Predators trade now abundantly clear

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 29, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Teddy Blueger (53) skates in warm up prior to a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Avalanche’s Jack Drury replacement likely to be in free agency

Graham Tiedtke

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Jun 28, 2026

Avalanche did something few contenders do this past weekend

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 28, 2026

Jan 29, 2024; Gangwon-do, KOR; Michael Berchild (USA) and Ondrej Ruml (CZE) compete for the puck in the Ice Hockey Men s 6-on-6 Tournament Preliminary Round between Czech Republic and United States of America at the Gangneung Hockey Centre. The Winter Youth Olympic Games, Gangwon, South Korea, Monday 29 January 2024. Mandatory Credit: OIS/Joel Marklund-(USA) TODAY Sports

Avalanche hoping 7th rounds shots stick somewhere

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 27, 2026

Apr 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Bruins right wing Fabian Lysell (23) reacts after scoring his first career NHL goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Avalanche land former first-round pick for depth center

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 27, 2026

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 4: Tobias Tvrznik poses for a portrait during the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine at Harborcenter on June 4, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Avalanche go for unseen upside with 4th round picks

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 27, 2026

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JANUARY 27: Beckett Hamilton #21 of the Red Deer Rebels carries the puck against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on January 27, 2026 in Kelowna, British Columbia. (Photo by Steve Dunsmoor/Getty Images)

Avalanche target versatility with undersized forward in Round 3

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 27, 2026

CALGARY, CANADA - NOVEMBER 25: Egor Shilov #9 of Team CHL and teammates great fans as they walk to the ice during warmups before the CHL USA Prospects Challenge at the Scotiabank Saddledome on November 25, 2025 in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Leah Hennel/Getty Images)

Avalanche taking flyer on pure offensive skill with 2nd-round pick

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 27, 2026

Avalanche set for busy Day 2 of 2026 NHL Draft

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 27, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (6) controls the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) defends during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Avalanche division rival loading up at 2026 NHL Draft

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 26, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna puts on a sweater beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and singer Justin Bieber after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Avalanche have a new superstar foe to face in Gavin McKenna

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 26, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns (84) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Avalanche make good use of cap space by shoring up blue line

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 26, 2026

May 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brett Kulak (27), defenseman Brent Burns (84) and center Brock Nelson (11) celebrate defeating the Minnesota Wild during the third period in game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche re-sign two of their own ahead of NHL Draft

Graham Tiedtke

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Jun 26, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) during the second period against the Los Angeles Kings in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche salary cap update following Valeri Nichushkin trade to Blue Jackets

Graham Tiedtke

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Jun 25, 2026

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