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Following a preseason win Avalanche make first cuts
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Seven players reassigned in this roster move. In the second game of preseason action for the Colorado Avalanche earned their first win of the 2023-24 season in a 3-2 triumph over the Vegas Golden Knights. With a lineup a mix of NHL veterans and minor league players the team played in a surprisingly cohesive manner for a mostly enjoyable game. Ryan Johansen got Colorado on the board on a power play look from Jonathan Drouin, which gives a preview of how the new players will fit in on the man advantage. The other two goals were from...
Mile High Hockey Sep 25, 2023
Morning Flurries: Preseason underway
Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Back in the heat of competition, it’s time to see who stands out. All Avalanche The preseason games got underway Sunday afternoon with a matchup between division rivals Minnesota Wild. Unfortunately, the Avs ended up on the wrong side of history with a lack of discipline and missed chances. (Colorado Hockey Now) What options remain in net across the league if the Colorado Avalanche and Jared Bednar decide to not roll with one of Justus Annunen or Arvid Holm? (Puck Yeti) Lots of new players and new chances call...
Mile High Hockey Sep 23, 2023
Sights and Sounds: Training Camp Day Three
Last preparations before the shows begin. Day three of Colorado Avalanche training camp saw a lot of work in game-like situations in preparations for the opening two preseason games Sunday and Monday against the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights respectively. The roster for Saturday’s camp was fairly similar except for the loss of Peter Holland, who was excused by the team to depart. Training camp groups for Day 3 #Avs pic.twitter.com/HgLcKixZvf— Meghan Angley (@megangley) September 23, 2023 Nathan MacKinnon did not make it back in time from Halifax and his...
Mile High Hockey Sep 22, 2023
Sights and Sounds: Training Camp Day Two
No stars, no problems. The second day of training camp for the Colorado Avalanche started with the second group rather than the first. This included a mix up of lines with the absence of Nathan MacKinnon, who is in Halifax for his jersey retirement Friday night, and it is unknown if he will be back for Saturday’s session. #Avs Training Camp groups for Day 2 pic.twitter.com/aDZlxXVx4U— Meghan Angley (@megangley) September 22, 2023 Regardless, the second group hosted a lot of AHL-caliber players, and played like it too. However, Riley Tufte stood out in particular from...
Mile High Hockey Sep 21, 2023
Sights and Sounds: Training Camp Day One
Strong start with a loss of a star for a day. Day one of Colorado Avalanche training camp marked the start of the hockey season for the main NHL guys and several AHL players as well. However, it already came with some consequences and mid-season form of injuries coming into camp with the absences of stars like Cale Makar. Avs injuries, per Bednar.Cogliano will participate in camp, likely won't play preseason.Manson will skate tomorrow, not 100% though.Francouz lower body, won't skateMakar won't start camp, he's considered day to dayWagner ruptured achillesFoudy not cleared...
Mile High Hockey Sep 21, 2023
5 Burning Questions for Training Camp
Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via What we are look out for as the Avalanche hit the ice for the first time. It’s the most exciting time of year and the official kickoff to the Colorado Avalanche 2023-24 season. The first step in getting to that season opener in Los Angeles on October 11 is starting the grind with three days of training camp starting today, September 21. The preseason will be upon us quickly with the first game on Sunday, September 24 at 1 p.m. against the Minnesota Wild. With that here are five questions hopefully answered in...
Sportsnet.ca Sep 20, 2023
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog on mend from knee surgery
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog sees a much clearer path back to the ice even if he’s not expected to play this season.
Mile High Hockey Sep 20, 2023
Opinion: Bo Byram’s contract is MacFarland’s latest masterpiece
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Bo Byram is a Stanley Cup-winning, ten-goal-scoring young defender with even more to give. When you look at Bo Byram's two-year, 7.7 million-dollar contract, it's easy to dismiss it as a typical bridge deal. A closer look should allow you to see it as contracting the services of the league's next great defender at a heavy discount for the next two seasons. Moreover, leaving the carrot on the stick for Bo should incentivize even stronger performances and earn him an even bigger contract soon. TWO MORE FOR BO! ✌️ The @Avalanche...
Mile High Hockey Sep 20, 2023
Morning Flurries: Undefeated!
Photo by Steph Chambers/ Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories across the NHL. All Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche rookies will want to remember their weekend in Las Vegas, and what will happen in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas, as they were undefeated in their efforts against the rookies of the Arizona Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks, and Vegas Golden Knights (Mile High Hockey). Tomorrow marks the start of training camp. It will also mark the first time the media will be able to hear from Valeri Nichushkin after the incident during the playoffs...
Mile High Hockey Sep 19, 2023
Avalanche sweep rookie tournament
Photo by Ethan Miller/ After a successful weekend the group is now ready for main camp. The second game of the tournament between the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks saw an increase in scoring and it came in bunches. Despite giving up the game’s first goal the Avalanche rookies prevailed for a 5-3 final score. Ivan Ivan was a factor again scoring shorthanded and also added an empty net goal. The other notable score was defenseman Jeremy Hanzel took advantage of lax defense and scored on a breakaway. Ivan Ivan with the Goal Goal.#GoAvsGo...
Mile High Hockey Sep 17, 2023
Rookie Tournament continues today
Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Can the Avalanche make it two in a row? On Friday afternoon the Colorado Avalanche rookies won their first game of the tournament defeating the Arizona Coyotes rookies 3-2 in overtime. Most of the squad in attendance suited up minus Ondrej Pavel and Calum Ritchie who hasn’t been cleared for contact yet, though he did participate in the morning skate. How we line up ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/fVhMfIEms0— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 15, 2023 Arizona had a lineup loaded with top picks and it showed. Josh Doan scored two...
The Hockey Writers Sep 16, 2023
Avalanche: 3 Best Options to Replace Francouz
In maybe the least surprising news of the Colorado Avalanche offseason, it’s being reported that backup goaltender Pavel Francouz is still injured. He had adductor surgery in the offseason, and…
Mile High Hockey Sep 15, 2023
Assessing possible goaltending options for the Avs
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via A new netminder might be in the stars. Injury news has already hurt the Colorado Avalanche this season. This time, it concerns backup goaltender Pavel Francouz. He has still not recovered from his surgery in the offseason and has been absent from practices thus far. Frank Servalli of the Daily Faceoff stated the Avs may be looking at the market for any netminders to fill the spot Francouz occupies. #Avs appear to be examining options on the goalie market. Sounds like Pavel Francouz has not completely recovered from his offseason...
Mile High Hockey Sep 14, 2023
Sights and Sounds: Avalanche Rookie Camp
Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Hockey is well and truly almost back! The middle of September creates a stir around the return of hockey like no other. This became apparent even more so with the start of the rookie camp for the Colorado Avalanche heading into the rookie tournament this weekend hosted by the Vegas Golden Knights. The rookie tournament roster is out. Jean-Luc Foudy has been rehabbing and is not featured on it. pic.twitter.com/OZg1rm86qX— Meghan Angley (@megangley) September 8, 2023 While we saw the first sighting of Maros Jedlicka, a...
Mile High Hockey Sep 14, 2023
How many NHL debuts in the upcoming Avalanche season?
Photo by Dustin Bradford/ Predicting how many will make it to the show in burgundy and blue. As a long-running tradition in anticipation of the coming season we look at who might make their NHL debut while wearing burgundy and blue. It is always a special moment to see a player, either a young prospect or a journeyman minor leaguer, realize their dreams and play in the NHL for the first time. Who might we see make that achievement in 2023-24 for Colorado Avalanche? Reviewing Last Season Though 70% of the vote predicted only two or three NHL debuts in 2022-23 there...
