A game with no logic to it ultimately comes down to the Avs’ stars dominating when they needed to. While Colorado can often make life tougher than it needs to be, if they get the job done it’s hard to complain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aBiZPGym3U
A six-point night for the Avalanche defense including goals from Byram, Jack Johnson, and Girard. This is the Colorado defense the entire NHL should be afraid of and it’s not even at full power yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMl438A21T4
The Avs have already added Jack Johnson to their defense but if they are looking for something with a higher ceiling on the back end John Klingberg would be a great stylistic fit. The question is what would it cost for a rental? The DNVR Crew discusses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhjrCuj5FxE
Henrique’s injury has put a bit of a spanner in the works for this potential trade but if he can get healthy it could still be something the Avs have an interest in. The DNVR Avalanche crew discuss what it might look like for Colorado if Henrique is an option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfjFhbSqJlc
As it has become more apparent that the Avs need a bonified defenseman for their roster a name like Dmitry Kulikov starts to make more sense. Can Colorado and the Anaheim Ducks come to a deal that makes sense as the trade deadline approaches? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ygZDaqiZug
The Avs find another way to collapse despite a two-goal lead, multiple soft goals from Francouz, and some major defensive weaknesses betrayed a quality game from Mikko Rantanen and Sam Girard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nD8c2ki74Q
In the quickly changing landscape of the Pacific division, Alberta looks to be in the driver’s seat but which teams are in the playoff picture? Can the California teams be relevant or will we see the younger teams take a step? https://youtu.be/cO0VEDgpAUo
We are dropping this a day later than usual, so we’d have the prop lines for the Avalanche – Pittsburgh showdown this afternoon. Let’s just jump in and start with that game. Colorado -1.5 (+155) vs Pittsburgh These teams are set to meet for two straight with the Avalanche flying to Pittsburgh to kick off their road trip Tuesday night.…...
I could write you the press release version of the Avalanche acquiring Josh Manson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Drew Helleson and a 2023 second-round pick, but grading things is just what we do here at DNVR so I’m doing that instead. It’s important to note that Anaheim is eating half of Manson’s salary, which helps preserve…...
Welcome to the newest weekly installment that I’ll be bringing you only right here on theDNVR.com ahead of the weekend. I’ve gotten to know someone over the last several years who I would consider to be somewhat of a gambling expert, and we spend a lot of time discussing the NHL. No, not just because I’m desperately trying to win…...
In what will almost certainly be the least interesting game of the season the Avs found yet another way to win a hockey game. With very little to talk about this is the shortest review of the year. https://youtu.be/smIaxsOhn6c
Jack Johnson – C+ Jack Johnson was exactly what you’ve come to expect from him tonight. Thought he made a couple good plays, and I liked him a little better away from EJ on the penalty kill. We talked about it the other day on the DNVR Avalanche Podcast, but playing like he did tonight, JJ would be the absolute…...
After seventeen days the Avs finally returned to action and managed to secure their first comeback victory of the season despite an extremely rust-ridden performance. https://youtu.be/qPwttZThyow
The Avs are starting to make blowouts routine with another 5 goal game. The offensive confidence seems to be on the rise throughout the entire forward core and Cale and Naz can’t stop, won’t stop. https://youtu.be/Ejk3bMzx_Fs
Nicolas Aube-Kubel – B His forechecking presence still is not what it was when he was at his best in Philadelphia but he has genuinely fit in nicely on a line next to Jost and Newhook. His goal tonight showcased a little of the finishing ability we’ve seen previously in his career. A decent night for him. Andre Burakovsky -…...
The Avs cruise to victory over the Ducks one final time as Gabe Landeskog records his 500th career point while helping the Avs be the first team in the NHL to 60 points. https://youtu.be/mMLaYu6taZQ
After two lethargic games in a row, the Avalanche rediscovered the mojo that led them on a month-long tear as they easily dispatched the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 in the final game of their season series. Colorado finishes their eight-game set against the woeful Ducks with a strong 6-1-1 record with their only two losses coming in the John Gibson Game…...
The Avs and Jonas Johansson shut out the Anaheim Ducks in a game that was largely overshadowed by the trades made by the Avs before and after. https://youtu.be/fE852yaVMqQ
Jonas Johansson has had a hell of a month. He goes from being part of the sewer that is the Buffalo Sabres organization (complete with a beat writer dragging him on social media) to being an emergency backup on the NHL’s best team. That was one thing, but then Johansson failed to stop the first shot he saw in his…...
The NHL Trade Deadline is right around the corner and the Colorado Avalanche have some needs they will be looking to address during the deadline and they have a few targets they’ll be taking a look at from a few different teams. The DNVR Avalanche crew starts this 7 video series with the Anaheim Ducks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIAKDcFikMs
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