https://milehighsticking.com/the-avalanche-need-better-draft-success-to-sustain-their-championship-window-01kzycxwfz9cMile High StickingenThe Avalanche need better draft success to sustain their championship windowColorado Avalanche,Joe Sakic,Avalanche News,Stanley Cup ,Analysis2026-08-23T20:02:35Z2026-08-23T20:02:35Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5616,h_3159,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m0qznp62d6afwhxvh6.jpgJun 30, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic during the Stanley Cup Championship Celebration. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sportshttps://milehighsticking.com/cale-makar-contract-could-define-joe-sakic-s-next-era-01m0qhatgs8aMile High StickingenCale Makar contract could define Joe Sakic's next eraColorado Avalanche,Joe Sakic,Cale Makar2026-08-23T18:00:02Z2026-08-23T18:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3776,h_2124,x_606,y_387/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m0qhfshbxbbyqqb9q8.jpgJul 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 Sportshttps://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-may-have-another-valeri-nichushkin-type-breakout-coming-01m0qgqwkvyqMile High StickingenAvalanche may have another Valeri Nichushkin-type breakout comingValeri Nichushkin,Colorado Avalanche,Fabian Lysell2026-08-23T14:45:15Z2026-08-23T14:45:15Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2187,h_1230,x_157,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m0qh7f4yq7xe41v6a4.jpgApr 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 Imageshttps://milehighsticking.com/3-avalanche-players-whose-futures-could-change-in-2026-27-01m0mnwbzr8aMile High Stickingen3 Avalanche players whose futures could change in 2026-27Colorado Avalanche,Svechkov,Juulsen,Zachary L'Heureux2026-08-22T12:20:14Z2026-08-22T12:20:14Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3875,h_2179,x_694,y_10/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m0mp2r4db2rh11qhem.jpgDec 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Noah Juulsen (47) reacts after assisting on a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Imageshttps://milehighsticking.com/jaden-schwartz-could-be-one-of-avalanche-s-biggest-surprises-in-2026-27-01m0bvpbaj9wMile High StickingenJaden Schwartz could be one of Avalanche’s biggest surprises in 2026-27Colorado Avalanche,Jaden Schwartz,Avalanche News,Avalanche signings,Analysis2026-08-22T00:03:52Z2026-08-22T00:03:52Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5178,h_2912,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m0bvvqebtnt4yw4hje.jpgApr 9, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (17) skates with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Imageshttps://milehighsticking.com/date-could-be-set-for-houston-to-join-avalanche-in-central-division-01m0k6smnvjpMile High StickingenDate could be set for Houston to join Avalanche in Central DivisionColorado Avalanche,Central Division,NHL expansion2026-08-21T22:31:58Z2026-08-21T22:31:58Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2315,h_1302,x_832,y_86/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m0k70f94zkp65pxz97.jpgMar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche head. Coach Jared Bednar (right) asks referee Jordan Samuels-Thomas (37) to review a goal by the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images