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Colorado Avalanche prospects

Jan 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Jansen Harkins (24) controls the puck under pressure from Colorado Avalanche left wing Taylor Makar (16) and defenseman Cale Makar (8) in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche have a great group of young talent they can utilize in the future

Graham Tiedtke

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Sep 22, 2026

Avalanche have another Makar worth watching

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 21, 2026

TJ Hughes, Taylor Makar could complicate Avalanche camp decisions

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 14, 2026

Avalanche prospect Beckett Hamilton may have changed his outlook this weekend

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 13, 2026

Ilya Nabokov (30) of Metallurg Hockey Club seen in action

Ilya Nabokov’s confidence is exactly where Avalanche want it to be

Graham Tiedtke

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Sep 11, 2026

Jan 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Ahcan (15) stretches during warm up before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Avalanche have 2 Rookie Camp invites looking to prove their bloodlines run deep

Aaron Poorman

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Sep 10, 2026

Jan 26, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche president of hockey operations Joe Sakic looks on in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Ilya Nabokov could change Avalanche plans faster than expected

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 10, 2026

Ilya Nabokov could become the Avalanche’s top prospect

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 7, 2026

Jun 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic announces Conner Bleackley (not pictured) as the number twenty-three overall pick to the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche just got a brutal reminder about their future

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 6, 2026

Avalanche have 3 names to Watch at 2026 Rookie Camp

Nestor Quixtan

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Sep 4, 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 may have another Valeri Nichushkin-type breakout coming

Nestor Quixtan

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Aug 23, 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

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

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

Avalanche players who need to make more noise in 2026-27

Graham Tiedtke

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Jul 7, 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

Apr 30, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on in the third period against 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 can still score ‘big’ in 4th round of 2026 NHL Draft

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA;Colorado Avalanche center Zakhar Bardakov (93) in the second period against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche lose another forward, this time to the KHL

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 17, 2026

Feb 10, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic speaks to the media before the game Boston Bruins at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Ilya Nabokov's projected NHL impact, timeline, and role

Andrew Smiglowski

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Jun 14, 2026

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Colorado Avalanche draft pick Calum Ritchie stands with Ava staff after being selected with the twenty seventh pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Avalanche will need to find late-round gems in 2026 NHL Draft

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 10, 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

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

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.

TJ Hughes continues show Avalanche fans what’s to come

Nestor Quixtan

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May 18, 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.

Avalanche prospect already turning heads with Eagles

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, UNITED STATES; Michigan Wolverines forward T. J. Hughes (13) prepares to face off in overtime against the Denver Pioneers in the semifinals of the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Avalanche land top NCAA free agent, won’t play in NHL for key reason

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 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.

Avalanche could be in the mix for top NCAA free agent

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 8, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; The puck rolls across the ice in overtime between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche prospect takes big step in his quest to advance further into his career

Graham Tiedtke

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Gavin Brindley (54) looks on during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Avalanche low-ranked prospect pool is no surprise

Nestor Quixtan

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Mar 14, 2026

Jan. 6, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Cam Thiesing (15) of Ohio State is defended by Bowling Green goalkeeper Cole Moore (34), Gustav Stjernberg (5) and Dalton Norris (15) during a hockey game against on Friday night at Value City Arena.

Avalanche sign intriguing defensive prospect

Nestor Quixtan

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Mar 13, 2026

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