The NHL 2020 entry draft is finally set to go down on October 6 (rounds 2-7 October 7). The Colorado Avalanche currently own the #25 pick in the first round. This will be the latest the Avs have picked in the 1st round since 2002 (when they drafted Jonas Johansson at #28). So with the … Continue reading Mock Draft & Avalanche Rumor Tidbits
What Should The Avs Look Like Next Season?
The next few (possibly several) years in the NHL is going to be interested. The salary cap is one of the many things that has been effected by the pandemic. The salary cap will remain the same at $81.5 million for the next couple years at the minimum. The NHL will need to surpass $3.3 … Continue reading What Should The Avs Look Like Next Season?
2021 Expansion Draft: Who Will The Avs Protect?
Next summer will see the newest NHL franchise, the Seattle Kraken draft their roster for the 2021-22 NHL season. Although much is to be done before then (i.e. 2020 playoffs, 20-21 season, 21 playoffs), it's always fun to look toward the future and see who the Colorado Avalanche will protect in the expansion and who … Continue reading 2021 Expansion Draft: Who Will The Avs Protect?
A Look At The Avs’ Free Agents
This might be a few months too early but nonetheless it's always good to look at the near future when it comes to the Colorado Avalanche and what their roster might look like come next season. Like every business during the pandemic, the NHL has also been affected. That includes the salary cap. For this … Continue reading A Look At The Avs’ Free Agents
Avs Primed For A Cup Run
A lot has changed since the last time I was active writing for Avalanche Avenue. At the time I was active, the Colorado Avalanche were one month removed from being ousted in the first round of the NHL playoffs by the Nashville Predators. The Avalanche had made the playoffs by winning the last game of … Continue reading Avs Primed For A Cup Run
What Will The Avs 31 Man Playoff Roster Look like?
Monday July 13 sees the opening of NHL training camps. August 1 sees the start of the play-in round. The Colorado Avalanche will not have to play the play-in round as they are already guaranteed a spot for the 16 team playoffs. What seed they are is still up for grabs as they will have … Continue reading What Will The Avs 31 Man Playoff Roster Look like?
The Avs Depth Chart Heading Into Draft, Free Agency
I haven't written a blog since before the start of the 2017-18 season. A season in which all hockey pundits and "experts" had the Colorado Avalanche finishing in the league's basement. The year ended with the Avalanche pushing the NHL's President Trophy winning Nashville Predators to 6 games in the Western Conference quarter finals. The … Continue reading The Avs Depth Chart Heading Into Draft, Free Agency
Avs Finalize 23 Man Roster For Opening Night
The new season is finally upon us. Two days before the Avalanche start their 2017-18 campaign, the Colorado Avalanche made a waiver claim and made their final two roster cuts to finalize their 23 man roster. In somewhat surprising moves, the Avalanche claimed 25 year old defenseman Patrik Nemeth off of waivers from the Dallas … Continue reading Avs Finalize 23 Man Roster For Opening Night
Avs Finally Re-Up Zadorov
Cross off one thing on the Avs to do list. It took a lot longer than anyone wanted or expected but it's official. The Colorado Avalanche have come to terms with defenseman Nikita Zadorov, signing him to a 2 year, $4.3 million contract. It will carry an annual cap hit of $2.15 million per year. … Continue reading Avs Finally Re-Up Zadorov
Camp Opens: Duchene Present, Zadorov Absent
If you would have told me in April when the season ended for the Colorado Avalanche that in September Matt Duchene would be present for Avalanche training camp and Nikita Zadorov would not, I would have not believed it. In fact, I would have bet everything that I own on the opposite. Good thing I … Continue reading Camp Opens: Duchene Present, Zadorov Absent
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