Tag: Erik Johnson
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Looking back at the best moments from Erik Johnson’s Avalanche career | NHL Insider
A legend has left the building. For now. Erik Johnson announced Wednesday his retirement as a player in the NHL after 1,023 career games, 731 of which came as a member of the Colorado Avalanche. Perhaps some appearances on Altitude TV calling some Avalanche games are in his future, as he seemed like a natural…
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Stanley Cup champion and former Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson retires
After 17 seasons and 1,023 career NHL games, Erik Johnson is hanging up his skates. The 37-year-old Johnson on Wednesday announced his retirement. He spent more than 13 of his 17 seasons wearing a Colorado Avalanche sweater. “After 18 incredible years in the NHL, I am retiring with a heart full of gratitude,” Johnson said. “To…
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What to watch at the Colorado Avalanche Rookie Showcase | NHL Insider
The wait is over. Hockey is back. While most players have been in town for a week or two, the Avalanche held their first official day of rookie camp on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Rookie Showcase tournament at South Suburban Sports Complex in Highlands Ranch. Next Thursday, the real fun begins when the NHL…
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Avalanche vs. Kraken: 3 takeaways from Colorado’s Game 1 loss
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Avalanche lost to the Kraken, 3-1, Tuesday night in Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series. Here are three takeaways from Ball Arena: 1. Colorado played from behind. A Kraken goal from winger Eeli Tolvanen in the first period, off defenseman Devon…
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A matter of millimeters: Colorado Avalanche push past New York Islanders, win Jack Johnson’s 1000th game
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche – the NHL team that probably needs it least – got some help in their latest third-period comeback. With the score tied, the Avalanche got lucky on several fronts. A New York Islanders goal was signaled on the ice, the light came on and something angrier than a cheer went…
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Colorado Avalanche drop six unanswered goals on Winnipeg Jets, including Landeskog hat trick
DENVER – The Avalanche spotted the Jets a 3-0 lead Friday. Generous, but not enough. Gabriel Landeskog had his second hat trick against Winnipeg this season and Andre Burakovsky’s goal to end a 17-game drought was the go-ahead tally in Colorado’s 6-3 victory at Ball Arena. “It feels good to finally get one in the…
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Road-heavy month ahead for Colorado Avalanche
DENVER – If it’s postseason simulation they want, there should be chances ahead. Twelve of the next 17 Colorado Avalanche games are away from the friendly confines of Ball Arena and roughly half are against teams in or just outside a playoff spot. “Early on in the season, (there) could be some lopsided victories and…
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No longer in ‘limbo,’ Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Johnson prepares for season
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Any time Jack Johnson and Erik Johnson are manning the blue line together, the latter will likely see a small change to his well-established jersey – the letter ‘E’ to differentiate. Erik Johnson said he’s known Jack Johnson, a fellow American defenseman, since Erik was about 16. Since then Erik has enjoyed some stability as…
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Compher scores only goal for Colorado Avalanche, who fall in preseason game at Dallas Stars
Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves as the Colorado Avalanche fell 3-1 to the Stars and to 1-4 in the preseason. Coach Jared Bednar wasn’t behind the bench in Dallas due to COVID-19 issues. “We really didn’t change very much. Nolan (Pratt) and I have our assignments,” assistant coach Ray Bennett said. “I chatted with (Jared)…
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11 players, not including captain Landeskog, on Colorado Avalanche expansion protection list
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The Avalanche released the 11 players they’ll protect in Wednesday’s 2021 expansion draft – seven forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender. The list consists of centers Nathan MacKinnon, Tyson Jost and Nazem Kadri, left wingers Andre Burakovsky and Valeri Nichushkin, right wingers Mikko Rantanen and Logan O’Connor, defensemen Cale Makar, Devon Toews and Samuel Girard…