Tag: National Hockey League
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3 takeaways from Avalanche victory over Nashville Predators; O’Connor heats up, Bowers injured, McNab honored
DENVER — The Avalanche won Thursday, 5-3, over the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena. Here are three takeaways from the game. O’Connor heats up The injury-plagued Avalanche need their depth forwards to produce with the absences of Darren Helm, Gabe Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin. One such player stepped up against Nashville — Logan O’Connor. The…
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Why Avalanche Global Series games are ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for Finland natives Rantanen, Lehkonen
Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen grew up in Finland with a morning routine to satisfy his hockey obsession. “I woke up and checked the scores in the NHL,” Rantanen said, “and was following my favorite players.” Life is about to come full circle. The Avalanche and Blue Jackets play Friday and Saturday at Nokia Arena…
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Avalanche elevate Martin Kaut to second line in overtime loss to Winnipeg Jets
Martin Kaut recently found a place to live not far from the Colorado Eagles’ arena when a phone call changed his housing plans. The caller was Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland. “C-Mac” recalled Kaut from the AHL to Colorado’s active roster with Winnipeg visiting Ball Arena. “I had to practice (Tuesday) in Loveland. I got…
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Cale Makar and Matt Dumba: Family ties bond Avalanche, Wild defensemen in Central Division rivalry
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Cale Makar and Matt Dumba are opposing defensemen in a Central Division rivalry whose NHL dreams started on the same sheet of backyard ice. Makar, the quick-skilled Avalanche phenom, and Dumba, the instigating Wild enforcer, returned to their roots Monday night at the Xcel Energy Center for Colorado’s first road trip…
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Avalanche 2022-23 preview: Top 3 candidates for breakout seasons
The Avalanche have reloaded with a championship-caliber roster in 2022-23 and a handful of players on the cusp of breakout seasons. Here is a closer look at the top three candidates to take on bigger roles in Colorado. RW Valeri Nichushkin The story arc for Nichushkin’s NHL career? Incredible. The big Russian winger got drafted…
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Avalanche preseason: Shane Bowers makes final push for roster spot after strong training camp
Shane Bowers is at a crossroads to close out the Avalanche preseason. Bowers, with 117 career AHL games under his belt, will either secure a roster spot with the NHL club or be put on waivers — signaling a possible end to his time in Colorado. Bowers didn’t mince words after morning skate Wednesday in…
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3 takeaways from Avalanche preseason loss to Wild; Girard returns, Jost explosion, Nichushkin update
DENVER — The Avalanche lost to the Minnesota Wild 5-2 Tuesday in a preseason game at Ball Arena. Here are three takeaways from the Avs’ defeat: Girard returns Welcome back, Sam Girard. The Avs’ defenseman made his first game appearance Tuesday since being knocked out of the playoffs with a broken sternum in the St.…
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Avalanche training camp: 5 takeaways from coach Jared Bednar’s opening news conference
ENGLEWOOD — Jared Bednar sat behind a microphone Wednesday on the eve of Avalanche training camp to discuss the team’s Stanley Cup defense. Here are five major takeaways from Bednar’s opening news conference with local media at the Hilton Denver Inverness Hotel. 1. All eyes on Colorado. The Avs are no longer motivated by the…
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Avalanche signs Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues to 1-year contract
The Avalanche made a splash in free agency to address the departure of Nazem Kadri and bolster their second line. Evan Rodrigues signed a one-year, $2-million contract Monday to leave the Penguins and give Colorado critical middle-six forward depth. His stock rose last season with a career-best 43 points (19 goals) in Pittsburgh while playing in all 82…
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NHL Insider: 5 bold predictions for the Colorado Avalanche’s 2022-23 season
Every Friday during the offseason, Gazette beat writer Kyle Fredrickson will take you around the NHL and inside the Avalanche. What they said Avalanche coach Jared Bednar joined The Cam and Strick Podcast last week for a wide-ranging interview to discuss the team and life after winning the Stanley Cup. On what he’s been up…