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Looking at where the Colorado Avalanche will finish in 2024-25 

The Colorado Avalanche are poised for a strong 2024-25 season. While disaster lurks in the shadows, there is plenty of reason for optimism this upcoming season. The return of spiritual leader Gabe Landeskog could be just the boost the Avs need to make a return to the Stanley Cup Final.

By Nestor Quixtan

The Colorado Avalanche look to have a strong 2024-25 season, potentially competing for the Presidents' Trophy
The Colorado Avalanche look to have a strong 2024-25 season, potentially competing for the Presidents' Trophy / Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/GettyImages
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Looking at Where the Colorado Avalanche Will Finish This Upcoming Season 

The Best-Case Scenario 

The best-scenario is the Avs go on a run to open the season, propelling them to the top of the Central Division. With everything going their way, the Avalanche could be the class of the Western Conference, potentially looking to capture the Presidents’ Trophy. 

Now, the best-case scenario hinges on Alexandar Georgiev having a stellar season. We can assume that MacKinnon and Makar will continue their unreal performances. Meanwhile, Mikko Rantanen should have another 90-plus-point season, potentially eclipsing the 100-point mark for the third year in a row. 

Then, other key players like Casey Middlestadt, Artturi Lekhonen, and Jonathan Drouin end up producing beyond their career highs, giving the Avs the supplementary scoring needed to easily win games. 

As for the defense, Makar and Devon Toews continue playing like one of the top pairings in the league. As for Sam Girard and Josh Manson, the Avs find a shutdown pair to play with the best in the NHL. 

Lastly, the bottom pairing, regardless of who ultimately plays there, works out well enough to keep the Avs from losing games due to silly mistakes.  

Under this scenario, the Colorado Avalanche hit on all cylinders. Everything goes right, including major injuries staying at bay. Moreover, division rivals have slight regressions, allowing the Avs to take full control of the division. 

In the playoffs, the Avs make it all the way to the Conference Final, potentially locking horns with the Edmonton Oilers for a ticket to the Cup Final. 

If this entire situation plays out, Avs fans could be cheering for the club’s first cup since 2022. All the pieces are there, especially if Gabe Landeskog returns as a spiritual force, possibly winning the Masterton Trophy in the process. 

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