In this week's mailbag of reader questions, Casey answers questions about the Avalanche's defense--what do the stats say, who could play on their off-hand, who should stay and who should go?
Let’s just get this out of the way first because it’s been a long time coming and I know people have things they want to say. Nate Guenin was placed on waivers. It’s unlikely he gets claimed and he isn’t being sent to San Antonio, leaving open the possibility he returns to the Avs lineup at some point. Thoughts?…...
Patrick Roy drops bombshell on fans by waiving Nate Guenin and recalling Nikita Zadorov and Chris Bigras to the Avalanche, a move for which fans have been clamoring all season.
This week, Casey takes a look at a potential contract for Tyson Barrie as well as answering questions about Brandon Gormley, Nate Guenin, John Mitchell, and more!
This morning, just months after trading prospect and AHL All Star Stefan Elliott for him, the Avalanche lost Brandon Gormley on waivers. Brandon Gormley was a 23 year old two way defenseman with potential to be an impact player for the Avalanche long term. That’s what today’s headline could have read. And for what? When asked about the decision to…...
The San Antonio Rampage opening night roster is starting to take shape as depth signings continue to trickle in. While some players are fully expected to start the season in Texas, there are more than a few who will be battling for a spot with the Avalanche on opening night. This week begins a series of articles looking at…...
As we approach the NHL Draft and Free Agency, it seemed a good time to turn back the clock and take a look at the moves that have been made by the current hierarchy of Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic, whose job titles betray the conflicting responsibilities they share. While Sakic is the Executive Vice President, General Manager, andAlternate…...
A few months ago, rumors that the Colorado Avalanche had signed Norweigan forward Andreas Martinsen appeared all over European hockey boards. The team hasn’t confirmed or denied their interest in Martinsen, but, with the IIHF World Championship in full swing, I took the opportunity to scout the rumored Avalanche signee. As I looked for the hulking winger, however, all I could see was former Avalanche…...
One of the things that makes hockey such an interesting sport is how the unpredictable elements, such as ice and the oddly-shaped puck, combine with the natural speed and flow of the sport. Most of the time the teams with the most talent win out because they’re able to overcome the random elements of the game and convert limited opportunities…...
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