362 minutes. That’s all the Three-Headed Monster played together at five on five this season, less than 11% of the Avs total time. The reason for that obviously boils down to injuries for the most part but heading into the playoffs that should be far less of an issue. While the Avs may not go with that line all the…...
After eight games, Martin Kaut has been sent back to the AHL. While that is less time than many thought he deserved it still gives us 80:22 of NHL tape to run back and see what he brings to the top level of hockey. Spoilers, he looks NHL-ready. 1. Confidence. From game one Kaut never shied away from making a play.…...
Vladislav Namestnikov has officially notched his first game with the Avs. While one game isn’t much it is nearly 5% of what’s left of the regular season. The adjustment period is virtually non-existent and we go to the tape to see what Namestnikov brings to the team. 1. Responsibility. On his second-ever shift in burgundy and blue Namestnikov showed off…...
Trade deadline weekend is upon us and teams around the league have already started wheeling and dealing. The Avs have yet to make a move but rumors are swirling now more than ever. With all that in mind, it’s a good time to take a look at some potential deadline targets for the Avs with a few highlights thrown in…...
Just outside the top of the crease may be one of the most punishing locations in all of sports. At times hockey can look similar to MMA when players engage in that area but it is also a key location for offenses to control. On this week’s reel of The Tape, we take a look at how the Avs manage…...
Andre Burakovsky has reached a career-high in points with 31 games left in the season. The potential the Avs saw in him has been fulfilled completely to this point. On This roll of The Tape, we take a look at all of the skills Burakovsky brings to the table. The Tape – brought to you by Denver Rubber Company You’ll…...
Rookie Sensation Cale Makar is no stranger to highlight-reel scoring plays that get widespread coverage. Those plays are the results of the hard work and immense talent he puts to use on nearly every shift. Part of what makes Makar such a special rookie is all of the little things he does. On this roll of The Tape we look…...
The Avs penalty kill has been a mess lately but you wouldn’t know it from the Sharks game. The Avs have a bottom ten PK in the NHL but managed to suppress San Jose effectively through four minutes of 5 on 4 play. While some of that can certainly be credited to the Sharks ineptitude the Avs can use this…...
The Colorado Avalanche have played over 24 minutes of hockey with an empty-net this season, placing them squarely in the middle of the league. Despite having the highest-powered offense in the league the Avs have yet to score a goal with six skaters on the ice (only the Carolina Hurricanes can say the same). This time on The Tape we…...
This time on The Tape we are diving into Nikita Zadorov’s bare-bones approach to defense this season. 1. Physicality. Hitting always has and always will be a key part of Zadorov’s game but it doesn’t have to be a bone-rattling open-ice hit. His six-foot-six, 235-pound frame is a massive advantage, literally. When he goes into the corner with a smaller…...
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