The trade deadline has come and gone once again and that means it’s time to try to overreact to the moves the Avalanche did and did not make. Instead of a regular grades format, I invited Rudo and Evan Rawal to hop in and provide their thoughts and grades on what the Avs did this past week. No need for [...] The post Avalanche trade deadline roundtable: Grading Colorado’s moves … [Read more...] about Avalanche trade deadline roundtable: Grading Colorado’s moves
Philipp Grubauer backstops a tired Avalanche team to another victory
Tonight’s game featured: A scrum in front of the Colorado net that resulted in an on-ice call of no goal, which was reviewed for several minutes and determined that it was a good goal for Arizona despite no camera angles showing the puck ever crossing the net That goal was immediately challenged by Colorado for goaltender interference, which was granted [...] The post Philipp … [Read more...] about Philipp Grubauer backstops a tired Avalanche team to another victory
Avs Game 42 Grades: Buh-bye, Arizona
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare – D Fourth line rode the struggle bus tonight, with Bellemare carrying the worst shot share on the team. Both of those shot attempts were at least his, but not much offense coming there. Got beat up in the face-off circle. Andre Burakovsky – C One of the only guys in the secondary that had some good chances, [...] The post Avs Game 42 Grades: Buh-bye, … [Read more...] about Avs Game 42 Grades: Buh-bye, Arizona
Year-in-review: John Tonje shined as Colorado State’s sixth man
FORT COLLINS, CO. — The call will live on forever. ”Unbelievable! One of the biggest comebacks you will ever see. Down 26, Colorado State comes roaring back on San Diego State’s home floor and wins this game.” The 70-67 victory over San Diego State on Jan. 02 was more than just a comeback win for the Rams. Sure, it was a [...] The post Year-in-review: John Tonje shined as … [Read more...] about Year-in-review: John Tonje shined as Colorado State’s sixth man
Ashaad Clayton found a second home in Boulder
BOULDER — Ashaad Clayton’s first semester at the University of Colorado wasn’t easy. “It was just every day waking up like, ‘Man, I miss my family,’ and then I missed the food—New Orleans has great food—the crawfish, Mardi Gras and everything like that,” Clayton told reporters Monday during his first media call since joining the team. To make matters worse, [...] The post … [Read more...] about Ashaad Clayton found a second home in Boulder
Avs’ emphatic victory slams the door shut on season series with Ducks
After two lethargic games in a row, the Avalanche rediscovered the mojo that led them on a month-long tear as they easily dispatched the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 in the final game of their season series. Colorado finishes their eight-game set against the woeful Ducks with a strong 6-1-1 record with their only two losses coming in the John Gibson Game [...] The post Avs’ emphatic … [Read more...] about Avs’ emphatic victory slams the door shut on season series with Ducks
Breaking down the best and worst fits for the Avs on the trade market
This piece was written by guest contributor Dayton Buchanan When General Manager Joe Sakic and the Colorado Avalanche acquired Devon Toews and Brandon Saad this off-season two things were confirmed: The Avalanche were ready to go all in. Their self-perception matched the public perception, they were legitimate cup contenders, and after years of careful cap-management and asset … [Read more...] about Breaking down the best and worst fits for the Avs on the trade market
Avalanche Review Game 41: Landeskog shows Getzlaf what a Captain looks like
The Avs cruise to victory over the Ducks one final time as Gabe Landeskog records his 500th career point while helping the Avs be the first team in the NHL to 60 points. The post Avalanche Review Game 41: Landeskog shows Getzlaf what a Captain looks like appeared first on DNVR. … [Read more...] about Avalanche Review Game 41: Landeskog shows Getzlaf what a Captain looks like
Avs Game 41 Grades: Be gone, vile Anaheim
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare – C The fourth line isn’t really doing a whole lot right now, with pretty limited minutes 5 on 5. Bellemare is still contributing on the PK, although he got stuck out there on a pretty long shift in the third with the Avs pinned in their end. Andre Burakovsky – B+ Burakovsky all alone in the slot [...] The post Avs Game 41 Grades: Be gone, vile Anaheim … [Read more...] about Avs Game 41 Grades: Be gone, vile Anaheim