Tag: Zeev Buium
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Mark Kiszla: Could little DU beat mighty Michigan for best NHL defensive prospect since Cale Makar?
While the DU Pioneers and Michigan clash under the bright lights of the Frozen Four, an even more intense battle between these two giants of college hockey looms in the shadows for the best defensive prospect since Cale Makar. Landon DuPont is his name. Write it down. And underline DuPont’s name in crimson and gold,…
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Avalanche utilizing Brock Nelson in multiple roles early in season | NHL Insider
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar didn’t want to throw too much at Brock Nelson after he was acquired at last season’s trade deadline. Early this season, he’s throwing everything but the kitchen sink at him. Through four games, Nelson is averaging 20 minutes, 38 seconds, of ice-time per game, over 3 minutes more than he averaged…
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David Carle’s DU Pioneers team has renewed, youthful energy heading into 2025-26 season
It was a strange feeling last April for David Carle. When his Denver teams get to the Frozen Four, they often win. They usually make it to at least the championship game on Saturday. Last season, in the Pioneers’ 20th trip to the Frozen Four, they matched up with NCHC foe Western Michigan for a…
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Which Colorado Avalanche and Denver Pioneer players must become stars in 2025-26? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: The puck’s about to drop. Which Denver Pioneer and Colorado Avalanche players must step forward in 2025-26? Evan Rawal, Avalanche reporter Answer: Avalanche forward Brock Nelson It didn’t work with Alex Newhook. It didn’t work with J.T. Compher. It definitely didn’t work with Ryan Johansen, and Casey Mittelstadt’s game fell apart. Is Brock…