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Cover the Colorado Avalanche for the Denver Post. Previously: Capitals, Devils, Sharks. You can’t take the sky from me.

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Avalanche squeak past Stars in shootout after wild showdown between NHL’s best DALLAS — The Colorado Avalanche got better Friday afternoon, but Dallas Stars also got closer in the race for the top spot in the Central Division.

The two best teams in the NHL put on a show Friday night in Dallas. Ex-Stars Scott Wedgewood and Valeri Nichushkin were two of the #Avs heroes in a huge comeback win.

www.denverpost.com/2026/03/06/a...

07.03.2026 05:38 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Avalanche bring back Nazem Kadri in trade from Flames The Colorado Avalanche pulled one of the biggest deals on trade deadline day, and it’s a familiar face.

Nazem Kadri is coming back to Denver. The #Avs pulled off an at-the-wire trade deadline stunner, and have now accumulated arguably the best collection of centers in the NHL.

www.denverpost.com/2026/03/06/a...

06.03.2026 22:29 👍 24 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Avalanche bring back Nazem Kadri in trade from Flames, according to multiple reports DALLAS — The Colorado Avalanche pulled one of the biggest deals on trade deadline day, and it’s a familiar face.

The #Avs had one more up their sleeve, after all.

Nazem Kadri is reportedly returning to Denver.

www.denverpost.com/2026/03/06/a...

06.03.2026 21:18 👍 26 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Avalanche trades for Nicolas Roy, sending first- and fifth-round picks to Maple Leafs This Colorado Avalanche team has its new No. 3 center.

The #Avs added Nic Roy to a center depth chart that already includes Nathan MacKinnon, Brock Nelson and Jack Drury.

"Now you're imposing yourself. ... That's how you build your team to go for two months and compete for a Stanley Cup."

www.denverpost.com/2026/03/05/a...

05.03.2026 18:39 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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Avalanche trades for Nicolas Roy, sending first- and fifth-round picks to Maple Leafs This Colorado Avalanche team has its new No. 3 center.

The #Avs have added a No. 3 center. They pick up Nicolas Roy from the Maple Leafs.

www.denverpost.com/2026/03/05/a...

05.03.2026 17:26 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon is the best player in the world at even strength Nathan MacKinnon is the best player in the world … at even strength.

#Avs star Nathan MacKinnon is unquestionably, demonstrably the best player in the world*

*at even strength

www.denverpost.com/2026/03/04/a...

04.03.2026 22:13 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon is the best player in the world at even strength Nathan MacKinnon is the best player in the world … at even strength.

#Avs star Nathan MacKinnon is unquestionably, demonstrably the best player in the world*

*at even strength

www.denverpost.com/2026/03/04/a...

04.03.2026 22:13 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0

#Avs Artturi Lehkonen is out week-to-week, per a team spokesman.

04.03.2026 01:02 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon on his Olympic experience: ‘Nothing but good memories’ It’s been 10 days since Nathan MacKinnon scored one of the biggest goals of his life, and eight since one of the toughest defeats.

#Avs Nathan MacKinnon met with the media for the first time since the Olympics. He talked about his experiences, his health and the transition back to the NHL stretch run ...

www.denverpost.com/2026/03/02/a...

03.03.2026 03:33 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Kim Weiss is breaking barriers with the Colorado Eagles: ‘She’s the glue’ There are young girls all over the continent who know what Kim Weiss has accomplished and look up to her.

Kim Weiss didn’t set out to break down barriers for women in hockey. But she is now the second woman to be an assistant coach in the AHL, and a rising star in the industry.

“She’s the glue” of the Colorado Eagles coaching staff.

www.denverpost.com/2026/03/01/a...

02.03.2026 00:40 👍 19 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Kim Weiss is breaking barriers with the Colorado Eagles: ‘She’s the glue’ There are young girls all over the continent who know what Kim Weiss has accomplished and look up to her.

Kim Weiss didn’t set out to break down barriers for women in hockey. But she is now the second woman to be an assistant coach in the AHL, and a rising star in the industry.

“She’s the glue” of the Colorado Eagles coaching staff.

www.denverpost.com/2026/03/01/a...

02.03.2026 00:40 👍 19 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Avalanche’s Brock Nelson speaks about winning gold medal, criticism of his United States teammates Brock Nelson returned to the Colorado Avalanche with a gold medal and some forever memories after helping the United States win the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

#Avs Brock Nelson speaks about his experiences in Italy, FaceTiming with his grandfather, his kids winning his medal again in mini-sticks and the criticism the U.S. men's team has received since winning the gold medal.

www.denverpost.com/2026/02/25/a...

26.02.2026 01:27 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 1

Nine days to the trade deadline ... where do the #Avs stand with Logan O'Connor?

Do they expect him back ... in the regular season? During the playoffs? At all?

"Not sure yet. I expect him to be ready. I just don't have a timetable on that." -- Jared Bednar

25.02.2026 22:44 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
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Twenty members of U.S. men's Olympic hockey team to attend State of the Union, 5 to miss

NEWS: Twenty of the 25 members of the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team plan to attend the State of the Union, according to USA Hockey.

Kyle Connor, Jake Guentzel, Jackson LaCombe, Brock Nelson, Jake Oettinger are the five who aren't going.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

24.02.2026 20:39 👍 81 🔁 14 💬 17 📌 33
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Avalanche’s Brock Nelson skips Team USA White House visit after winning gold medal All four members of the Colorado Avalanche who played in the gold medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics were back in Denver on Tuesday morning, according to a team source.

#Avs center Brock Nelson skipped going to DC and the White House with his gold-medal winning teammates, instead opting to fly home to Denver with his family and to join his NHL teammates in Utah for the first game after the break.

www.denverpost.com/2026/02/24/a...

24.02.2026 21:20 👍 66 🔁 4 💬 4 📌 1

#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Brett Kulak will join the team in Utah and will play tomorrow. He said "some guys" - likely the gold-medal game guys - are going to stay here tonight and join the team in Salt Lake City tomorrow as well. Didn't say if any of them will play.

24.02.2026 19:19 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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How would the Avalanche have fared at the Winter Olympics? Six of the Colorado Avalanche players returned home from the 2026 Winter Olympics with a medal, but what if it were 25?

A quick break on your timeline for a maybe fun, probably silly story:

How would the #Avs, the NHL’s top team, have fared against the top national teams, if we gave them back their 8 Olympians and replaced France with them at the Winter Olympics?

www.denverpost.com/2026/02/23/a...

23.02.2026 22:10 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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How would the Avalanche have fared at the Winter Olympics? Six of the Colorado Avalanche players returned home from the 2026 Winter Olympics with a medal, but what if it were 25?

A quick break on your timeline for a maybe fun, probably silly story:

How would the #Avs, the NHL’s top team, have fared against the top national teams, if we gave them back their 8 Olympians and replaced France with them at the Winter Olympics?

www.denverpost.com/2026/02/23/a...

23.02.2026 22:10 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Avalanche star Martin Necas wants to lead the next golden era for Czechia hockey Martin Necas knows quite well what its like in his hockey-mad country when the highest levels of success are achieved.

Maybe it begins tomorrow. Maybe not.

But ask any of your Canadian hockey fan friends who follow the WJC about it, and they know … the Czechs are coming.

There’s a wave of NHL talent about to crest, and #Avs star Martin Necas can’t wait to lead them.

www.denverpost.com/2026/02/10/a...

17.02.2026 23:50 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Why Avalanche ‘sacrificial lamb’ Artturi Lehkonen is your favorite player’s favorite player Of all the accomplishments by Colorado Avalanche players so far this season, finding the perfect nickname for Artturi Lehkonen is near the top of the list.

Artturi Lehkonen is probably your favorite #Avs player’s favorite player. Why?

“Because he does all the shit nobody wants to do.”

The Avs’ ‘sacrificial lamb’ will bring his smarts, courage and craft to Milan as Finland tries to surprise everyone again.

www.denverpost.com/2026/02/07/a...

07.02.2026 19:12 👍 23 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0

they believe in nothing, they love nothing but their own power, and they have no moves that don't involve spamming the hate button

08.02.2026 16:19 👍 627 🔁 114 💬 6 📌 1
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Why Avalanche ‘sacrificial lamb’ Artturi Lehkonen is your favorite player’s favorite player Of all the accomplishments by Colorado Avalanche players so far this season, finding the perfect nickname for Artturi Lehkonen is near the top of the list.

Artturi Lehkonen is probably your favorite #Avs player’s favorite player. Why?

“Because he does all the shit nobody wants to do.”

The Avs’ ‘sacrificial lamb’ will bring his smarts, courage and craft to Milan as Finland tries to surprise everyone again.

www.denverpost.com/2026/02/07/a...

07.02.2026 19:12 👍 23 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0
Who Are the Avs Really? Corey Masisak Talks True State of the Colorado Avalanche | GS Off Ice
Who Are the Avs Really? Corey Masisak Talks True State of the Colorado Avalanche | GS Off Ice YouTube video by Guerilla Sports

Talked about the #Avs for about an hour this morning with @megangley.bsky.social -- what's wrong with the power play, what are the deadline needs, who has surprised and some Heated Rivalry stuff as well.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZiC...

06.02.2026 22:22 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Avalanche shake off blown lead, reach Olympic break with 4-2 win against Sharks This Colorado Avalanche team with a multi-goal lead remains the safest bet in sports, but this one didn’t come easy.

The #Avs looked good for two periods, then bent for five minutes but didn’t break against the Sharks.

They are 32-0 when they lead by two goals at any point in a game this season and clawed back some good vibes heading into the Olympic break.

www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/c...

05.02.2026 06:20 👍 17 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Avalanche’s record-selling Pride Night became a ‘Heated Rivalry’ celebration Mary Myers is a huge football fan and loves the Denver Broncos.

#Avs Pride Night became a celebration of Heated Rivalry at Ball Arena.

Talked to fans of the Avs, fans of the show and book, a local bookstore owner, the team’s marketing director and yes, a player who has watched the series, about the pop culture phenomenon.

www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/a...

05.02.2026 00:50 👍 22 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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Avalanche search for answers as power-play woes continues It’s pretty safe to assume the Colorado Avalanche aren’t going to “fix” the power play with only one game left for the 2026 Winter Olympics break.

The #Avs have just one game before the Olympic break, but one critical objective during the stretch run once they return - fix the power play.

One of the league’s best for years, they’d take mediocre right now.

www.denverpost.com/2026/02/03/a...

04.02.2026 00:04 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

One of the stats of the 2025-26 #Avs season to date, but one of the few that isn't really a flex and probably makes one of the big themes even more frustrating ...

Colorado is 16-0-4 when its scores at least one power-play goal.

03.02.2026 22:57 👍 17 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Logan O’Connor has resumed skating. He intends on skating throughout the Olympic break and he will “hopefully join the team in the near future, if everything goes well”

03.02.2026 19:44 👍 24 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1

Devon Toews is going to play for the #Avs tonight, so all 8 Olympians *should* be fine for next week in Milan. They went 5-6-2 without him.

02.02.2026 18:45 👍 21 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Martin Necas is out tonight, but could play Wednesday.

Gabe Landeskog is unlikely to play Wednesday, but Bednar said both players should be fine for the Olympics. He said Landeskog could be ready by Friday, if there was a game to be played.

02.02.2026 18:44 👍 25 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1