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Previewing an important and volatile summer for the Colorado Avalanche | NHL Insider
If it still feels surreal to the general public that the Avalanche season is over, imagine how the front office feels. It ended so abruptly that, like everyone else, Chris MacFarland, Joe Sakic, Andrew Cogliano and company must still be processing what just happened — a stunning 4-0 series loss to the Vegas Golden Knights…
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Avalanche won’t limit Ross Colton’s physicality just as he finds consistency | Evan’s take
Ross Colton has been a difference maker over the past six games for the Avalanche. Now they’re looking to bottle that and keep it going for another month. The 29-year-old Colton was one of Colorado’s better forwards during their 4-2 Game 1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena Wednesday. He hit everything…
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Ross Colton’s clutch goal propels Avalanche into potential clincher against Minnesota Wild in Game 5
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ross Colton didn’t hide his feelings in Los Angeles after spending the first two games of round one in the press box. Rather than sulk and feel sorry for himself, he’s found a way to use that energy for good. And on Monday night, he was one of the heroes for…
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Mackenzie Blackwood silences doubters with strong performance in Avalanche’s Game 4 win over Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jared Bednar made a bold move, and big Mackenzie Blackwood backed him up. Blackwood, starting his first game since April 14 in Calgary, stopped 19 shots in Colorado’s massive 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 4 at Grand Casino Arena. The Avalanche grabbed a 3-1 series lead and now…
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Avalanche 5, Wild 2 | 3 takeaways from a massive Game 4 victory for Colorado
ST. PAUL, Minn. — One more to go for the Colorado Avalanche, who held on to take Game 4 in Minnesota by a score of 5-2. Here are three takeaways after the Avalanche took a 3-1 series lead in Game 4 at Grand Casino Arena Monday night: An early momentum shift You’d have a difficult…
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‘It sucks.’ Avalanche forward Ross Colton steps in and steps up after being surprise scratch in first 2 games
LOS ANGELES — Ross Colton was one of the first guys off the ice after morning skate ahead of Game 3. The first players off the ice are usually in the lineup, which was not the case for Colton in Games 1 and 2. He wasn’t about to spill the beans when asked, though, and…
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Avalanche vs. Kings | 3 takeaways from Colorado’s 4-2 win in Game 3
LOS ANGELES — The road warriors that are the Colorado Avalanche claimed another one. Here are three takeaways from a 4-2 triumph at Crypto.com Arena to take a 3-0 series lead in Game 3: 2. Josh Manson took a hit late in the first period that caused him to leave the bench. He returned in…
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Brock Nelson, second line for Avalanche tasked with shutting down Kings’ top players
A young Brock Nelson was a “big fan” of Anze Kopitar and the way he plays. He no doubt admires the Kings captain. Most of the time. “Not too much of a fan right now,” Nelson joked after Avalanche practice on Monday. Nelson and his line, which includes Valeri Nichushkin and Parker Kelly, look like…
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Logan O’Connor returns to make immediate impact as Avalanche beat Penguins | 5 takeaways
Colorado’s Mayor has returned from his extended leave of absence. For the third straight game on the road, the Colorado Avalanche took care of business, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2. Logan O’Connor played his first game of the season, picking up an assist in the first period and not looking like he missed a beat.…
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Sam Malinski signs $19 million extension with Avalanche: ‘I always knew I wanted to stay here’
TORONTO — Sam Malinski has ascended to a new level this season with the Colorado Avalanche. His wallet will be much thicker because of it. Right as practice was wrapping up Tuesday in Toronto, the Avalanche said they had signed the 27-year-old defenseman to a four-year, $19 million contract extension that kicks in next season.…