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Five things that must happen for Avalanche to lift the Stanley Cup | 2025-26 Avalanche Preview
It’s the hardest trophy in professional sports to win for a reason. For a team to lift Lord Stanley above its head in June, a lot must go right. You need good health, good players and a lot of luck. The Colorado Avalanche have the players capable of getting the job done this season. Whether…
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Stanley Cup champion and former Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson retires
After 17 seasons and 1,023 career NHL games, Erik Johnson is hanging up his skates. The 37-year-old Johnson on Wednesday announced his retirement. He spent more than 13 of his 17 seasons wearing a Colorado Avalanche sweater. “After 18 incredible years in the NHL, I am retiring with a heart full of gratitude,” Johnson said. “To…
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‘New’ power play for the Avalanche begins to take shape | NHL Insider
Everyone has bad weeks, but in the NHL, a bad week can cost you your job. And it did for Ray Bennett. After the devastating series loss to the Dallas Stars last spring, the Avalanche made the decision to move on from Bennett, who had run Colorado’s power play since 2017. The NHL is a…