Tag: General Manager
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What now for the Colorado Avalanche as Chris MacFarland departs? | Evan’s take
Joe Sakic is once again the general manager of the Avalanche. Don’t expect that title to stick. With general manager Chris MacFarland departing for a promotion with the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Sakic is back in the GM saddle — for now. “(Avalanche President) Joe Sakic will resume the general manager duties for the foreseeable…
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Three potential Rockies GM candidates, including red-hot Mariners mainstay | Kevin’s take
With Bill Schmidt stepping down as general manager for the Colorado Rockies, a search now begins for his replacement. “We are setting our sights on finding the right leader from outside our organization who can bring a fresh perspective to the Rockies and enhance our baseball operations with a new vision, innovation, and a focus…
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Broncos fantasy football predictions and Homecoming dates gone bad | Broncos Q&A with Cecil Lammey
“When I was 15, I had a beautiful girlfriend named Marci Rossman, who was from Eaton, Colorado. … So I took her to Homecoming.”
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Avalanche sign Logan O’Connor to six-year contract extension
The 28-year-old has spent his entire career with the Avs after he helped the University of Denver to the 2017 NCAA title
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Champagne Cascade pours into the holiday season
The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa’s Champagne Cascade donates over $30,000 to Make-A-Wish Colorado
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Q&A: Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth talks repeat bid, new additions | Nuggets season preview
Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth discussed the challenges of repeating as NBA champs, roster additions and other moves. Here are the highlights: Question: How does this summer compare to previous summers? Booth: Very quick summer. It went really fast. The turnaround from the parade to the draft for me to free agency to Summer League…
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Friday Faceoff: Who is the most important Nuggets reserve not named Christian Braun?
Friday Faceoff: Who is the most important Nuggets reserve not named Christian Braun? Kyle Fredrickson, Avalanche beat writer Answer: Peyton Watson is the clear choice. His potential is enormous. I’m not just talking about Watson’s 7-foot wingspan. The second-year pro, selected No. 30 overall in the 2022 NBA draft, was a raw project that needed…
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Peyton Watson out to realize potential, prove believers right in second season with Denver Nuggets
Peyton Watson has an impressive list of believers he’s looking to prove right in his second season with the Denver Nuggets Growing up as an elite prospect in Los Angeles, there was plenty of exposure to pros, especially in the summer. Kevin Durant and Paul George were some of the first big names to express…
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Justin Fields’ strong start not enough to make Denver Broncos rue 2021 draft decision
George Paton’s decision during the 2021 NFL Draft didn’t look good for much of Sunday’s game, but his guys got the last laugh in the Broncos’ 31-28 win Sunday in Chicago. After Drew Lock, Jeff Driskel, Brett Rypien and quarterback-turned-receiver-turned-quarterback Kendall Hinton split the starts at quarterback in 2020, Denver’s general manager still needed a…
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USC quarterback Caleb Williams looks part of No.1 pick against Colorado
BOULDER – The Folsom Field faithful didn’t like what they saw from Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, but Broncos fans did. In the Trojans’ 48-41 win over the Buffaloes on Saturday, last season’s Heisman Trophy recipient, looked like a worthy No. 1 overall pick. Williams completed 30 of 40 passes for 403 yards and six…