As the Colorado Avalanche prepare for their season opener against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, October 11, they have finalized their initial gameday roster. Forwards: Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, Valeri Nichushkin, Ryan Johansen, Jonathan Drouin, Ross Colton, Andrew Cogliano, Arturri Lehkonen, Kurtis MacDermid, Logan O’Connor, Tomas Tatar, Fredrik Olofsson, Miles … [Read more...] about Breaking down Colorado Avalanche opening day roster
Colorado Avalanche finalize roster; send down Meyers and others to AHL affiliate Eagles
The Colorado Avalanche must be in salary cap compliance with their roster ahead of the 3 p.m. deadline that was set for Monday, October 9, 2023, as the NHL prepares to open the regular season on Tuesday. With the news that Ben Meyers and Sam Malinski are scheduled to join Brad Hunt and Jach Achan […] Colorado Avalanche finalize roster; send down Meyers and others to AHL … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche finalize roster; send down Meyers and others to AHL affiliate Eagles
Colorado Avalanche preseason finale features roster battle for 4th line
The Colorado Avalanche are putting together their most complete “regular season ready” roster of the preseason today in their preseason finale against the Vegas Golden Knights. Only three centers are listed for tonight’s projected roster: Nathan MacKinnon, Ryan Johansen, and projected 3rd-line center Ross Colton. With Ben Meyers, the projected 4th line center, currently out … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche preseason finale features roster battle for 4th line
Could Jonathan Drouin have another Nichushkin-like outcome for Colorado Avalanche?
The Colorado Avalanche reunited Nathan MacKinnon with Jonathan Drouin this offseason and the two will play on the same line together from now on. Though the contract is just for one year, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be a short marriage. If certain things align, we could see a longer stay from him. MacKinnon […] Could Jonathan Drouin have another Nichushkin-like … [Read more...] about Could Jonathan Drouin have another Nichushkin-like outcome for Colorado Avalanche?
Predicting the Colorado Avalanche opening night roster
The return of hockey is upon us! The regular season is right around the corner, less than a week away, and training camp is in full swing, with position battles and the fight for ice time in full swing. Roster cuts are already occurring, and the staff here at Mile High Sticking is as curious […] Predicting the Colorado Avalanche opening night roster - Mile High Sticking - Mile … [Read more...] about Predicting the Colorado Avalanche opening night roster