Gary Harris was just 20-years-old but the 19th overall pick’s NBA career was already at a crossroads. Harris was coming off a dreadful rookie season where the Michigan State product averaged 13.1 minutes across 55 games. His stat line, which read 3.4 points per game on 30.4 percent shooting from the field and 20.4 percent from three, was historic but…
In the latest installment of the “Avalanche Weekly Breakdown”, Adrian Dater and Allie Monroy discuss the week ahead that includes a game Wednesday night against the hot Winnipeg Jets and a Friday matchup with Will Butcher and the New Jersey Devils. Butcher, a 2015 Avalanche draft choice who spurned the team’s offers, has 18 points in his first 24 games…...
Will Butcher, the 2017 Hobey Baker Award winner from the University of Denver, has officially decided to hit the market as an unrestricted free agent Aug. 15, BSN Denver can reveal. “We informed the Avalanche of that decision,” Butcher’s agent, Brian Bartlett, told BSN Denver. “We appreciate what Colorado has done, and we’re not ruling out the Avalanche as a…...
The hope, the plan, was to have Will Butcher signed, sealed and delivered to the Colorado Avalanche by now. It hasn’t happened yet, and with every passing day closer to Aug. 15, hope grows dimmer. The University of Denver defenseman, the winner of the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey’s best player this past season, technically remains property of…...
While there is no agreement yet in place, the good news for fans of the Avalanche who fervently hope University of Denver defenseman and Hobey Baker winner Will Butcher signs with the team is: the two sides are still talking. Butcher, who starred for the Pioneers team that won the NCAA hockey championship this month, met with Avs general…...
It has been a topic of hot debate among Colorado Avalanche fans and pundits, the question of who the Avs should protect in the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft from the new Las Vegas Golden Knights team. The Avs can only protect one goaltender, so either Semyon Varlamov or Calvin Pickard would have to be exposed. The goalie that will…...
Will Butcher becomes just the sixth defenseman to take home the Hobey Baker Memorial Award.
Will Butcher named a Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7-iA0D9lPY We’ve seen Nathan MacKinnon’s acting chops before. He seems to enjoy being a thespian, in addition to an “untouchable” with the Avalanche. Specifically, Nate Dawg seems to enjoy being part of a comedy act, and, no, we’re not talking about the 2016-17 version of the Avs, smart aleck. MacKinnon’s latest acting work adventure comes in Season 11 of…...
DETROIT – University of Denver defenseman Will Butcher, who was named the National Collegiate Hockey Conference player of the year on Thursday and was a 2013 draft choice of the Colorado Avalanche, will soon be offered an NHL contract by the Avs, BSN Denver has learned. An NHL source said the Avalanche, after internal deliberations, will make an earnest contract…...
Will Butcher appreciates the accolades falling on him, but right now the Hobey Baker candidate's attention is all on the Pioneers road to a national title.
The BSN Avalanche Podcast returns this week with a look at the Colorado Avalanche’s recent moves along the blue line and the gang sits down for a lengthy conversation with prospect and current Denver Pioneer captain Will Butcher....
Denver University Pioneers extended their win streak with a 4-2 win over the Western Michigan Broncos.
Despite some impressive play and quality chances from DU, it was the Eagles who got the win tonight to the tune of 3-1.
We get back to work with the continuation of our 2016 edition of the top 25 Colorado Avalanche under 25. After polling seven of our Avalanche writers, the results showed that number 19 on our list is none other than University of Denver star defenseman and captain Will Butcher. Of the seven ballots submitted, Butcher’s average ranking came in…...
As we keep rolling on with the “Top 25 Avalanche Under 25′ series, it’s time to introduce Denver University blueliner Will Butcher to the list at #22. In case you missed any of AJ’s great work last week, #25 Troy Bourke, #24 Samuel Henley, and #23 Cody Corbett are certainly worth the read. Beyond having a great name, Butcher…...
Part of the intrigue in the Entry Draft in any sport is not only getting a glimpse of the future of a sport but the fascinating truth that not all drafts are created equally. Sometimes you have a draft with a handful of exceptional players, such as this upcoming draft this June where Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel are two…...
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