The Avs make it two in a row as they handle the San Jose Sharks off the back of elite performances from Sam Girard and Nazem Kadri. While there is still plenty left to prove for the Avs the step in the right direction is now obvious. https://youtu.be/fD9NN3bt1n0

The Avs have well over half a dozen forwards that are likely to see time on the fourth line this season. With those spots mostly locked up for opening night, the question becomes what is it going to take to earn an opportunity and who is going to take advantage of it? https://youtu.be/pl3z1rPGRo8

The Avalanche announced on the eve of training camp opening that they had signed forward Logan O’Connor to a new three-year contract. With O’Connor entering the final year of his current deal, he was part of what is still a robust class of potential free agents that includes Darcy Kuemper, Pavel Francouz, Nazem Kadri, Andre Burakovsky, and Valeri Nichushkin, among…...

Despite being down five skaters the Colorado Avalanche found a way to beat the Minnesota Wild at their own game, leaning on depth scoring and goaltending to do the job. https://youtu.be/nDiVkxdW9rA

The full power of Colorado’s offensive ability was on display as they simply outmatched the Minnesota Wild in the first game of the series. Production from all four lines leads to a blowout. https://youtu.be/CE3LArE9swg

The Avs have a number of young talented players trying to carve out an NHL role fore themselves coming into this season. Will Bowen Byram make the roster out of camp? Will Martin Kaut find his way to consistent playing time? These questions and many more answered on the Rookie Season Preview. https://youtu.be/Mj4h12YuFp4

When the NHL announced it had reached an agreement with the players on a plan for the upcoming season, one of the most intriguing details to emerge from the talks was the creation of a “taxi squad.” After watching MLB successfully use this concept to help make up for the lack of minor league play, the NHL has decided to…...

The Avalanche announced this evening they have agreed to a new contract with Logan O’Connor, a two-year pact that will count $725K against the salary cap. The 24-year-old O’Connor was set to be a restricted free agent following a year in which he split time between the Colorado Eagles, scoring 25 points in 40 games, and the Avalanche, where he…...

With playoffs already underway in some cases, Avs prospects are entering the point where how many games are left is uncertain. Some are making the most of every game and poised to garner attention over the offseason others are squarely set to need another year of development Pro Standouts: Martin Kaut – RW (Colorado Avalanche) round 1, pick 16, 2018…...

This had all the red flags of a classic let down game for the Avalanche. Coming off an improbable two wins over the weekend against good teams battling for playoff positions, Colorado rolled into Detroit, which somehow has already been mathematically eliminated for almost two weeks. This is a Red Wings team so bad in every facet that they’re threatening…...

When Bednar lays into the team, they know it’s go time. https://youtu.be/ODvXiNY1S1c

The three best Avs from their revenge win at home over the Edmonton Oilers. https://youtu.be/1dcx8FB4lFQ

As sample sizes start to become a lot more indicative of play the Avs first-year players, be it pro, NCAA, or otherwise have really started to shine. Prospect of the Week: Adam Werner – G (Colorado Avalanche) round 5, pick 131, 2016 Games Played Wins Losses OTW OTL Save % GAA 1 1 0 0 0 100 0.00 Werner is…...

WINDSOR, CO. – When the Texas-born, Calgary-raised Logan O’Connor signed an entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche in 2018, few knew at the time bypassing his senior season at the University of Denver would result in playing with the city’s big club by the end of the year. While it was only a five-game spell in the NHL, O’Connor went…...