https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-were-smart-to-avoid-turning-into-the-red-wings-01m2m310qe09Mile High StickingenAvalanche were smart to avoid turning into the Red WingsJoe Sakic,Avalanche,MacFarland2026-09-16T03:30:00Z2026-09-16T03:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3707,h_2085,x_998,y_537/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m2m36ch3bv6tjzt247.jpgJun 30, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic speaks during the Stanley Cup Championship Celebration. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sportshttps://milehighsticking.com/a-shortened-preseason-might-be-exactly-what-the-avalanche-need-01m2m1j5qqjbMile High StickingenA shortened preseason might be exactly what the Avalanche needNathan MacKinnon,Cale Makar,Avalanche2026-09-16T02:54:15Z2026-09-16T02:54:15Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1505,h_846,x_232,y_239/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m2m1pxvgnhe72vh9xx.jpgApr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar during the third 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