Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images Celebrating a historic 30-goal season for the Avalanche defenseman. Today is the day the NHL has decided to announce the winner of the James Norris Memorial trophy and as expected Colorado Avalanche superstar defenseman Cale Makar took home this year’s award. Adding to his impressive collection of hardware, this is Makar’s second … [Read more...] about Breaking: Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy
Mile High Pollster: Voters say trading Sam Girard would be a lateral move
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images How satisfied are we with Jared Bednar and Chris MacFarland? Was game three of the SCF entertaining? On this week's version of Mile High Pollster, we ask fans if they really want to trade Sam Girard (again), if they are satisfied with the coaching and management, and invite them to weigh in on the goonery of Game 3 of the … [Read more...] about Mile High Pollster: Voters say trading Sam Girard would be a lateral move
Morning Flurries: Which Av is on the move?
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at the names recently in the rumor mill. With less than a month to go until the fireworks of July 1st and free agency, the rumor mill has kicked back into action. Naturally, the Colorado Avalanche have been featured especially after spending the bulk of their cap space on a Brock Nelson extension. Last … [Read more...] about Morning Flurries: Which Av is on the move?
Recap: Panthers score three on power play, rout Oilers 6-1
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Stuart Skinner was yanked in the third period. This one wasn’t close. Sam Bennett scored his NHL-leading 14th goal of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves, and the Florida Panthers smacked the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. Brad Marchand continued his hot … [Read more...] about Recap: Panthers score three on power play, rout Oilers 6-1
Examining upcoming RFA decisions
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Colorado needs to give Qualifying Offers to these players by the end of the month. An important set of decisions that must be made in preparation for the next season is upcoming. That is to determine which restricted free agents will receive Qualifying Offers for the Colorado Avalanche to retain their negotiating rights. As always … [Read more...] about Examining upcoming RFA decisions