The focal point of the Colorado Avalanche’s return package in the blockbuster trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes was forward Martin Necas, and although he enjoyed a solid start to his tenure in Colorado, his situation is far from settled. The 26-year-old scored 28 points in 30 games in Denver, but his future with the club is cloudy due to the fact that he … [Read more...] about Latest On Martin Necas
Mackenzie Blackwood And Samuel Girard Dealing With Injuries
The Avalanche knew that they wouldn’t have their full roster available to start the season with winger Logan O’Connor still working his way back from hip surgery. It appears he’s not the only one dealing with injury concerns though. Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High reports that goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and defenseman Samuel Girard are also banged up heading into … [Read more...] about Mackenzie Blackwood And Samuel Girard Dealing With Injuries
Taylor Makar Continues To Recover From Offseason Upper-Body Surgery
Earlier today, Meghan Angley provided a brief injury update regarding Taylor Makar, the younger brother of Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar. Makar is recovering from offseason upper-body surgery, and Angley asserts that he’ll be ready in the next few weeks. In the meantime, he’ll continue skating with the team in a non-contact jersey.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Taylor Makar Continues To Recover From Offseason Upper-Body Surgery
Afternoon Notes: Trenton, Bruins, Senators, Flames
The Utah Grizzlies will relocate to Trenton, New Jersey for the 2026-27 season, with an announcement set for tomorrow, per hockey insider Frank Seravalli. If true, the Grizzlies will be set to move right after celebrating their 20th season in Utah. In doing so, they will bring ECHL hockey back to Trenton for the first time since 2013. The city previously hosted the Trenton … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Trenton, Bruins, Senators, Flames
A Case For Necas To Wait On An Extension; Could Bardakov Be A Camp Wild Card?
Still with the Avalanche, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post suggests that prospect winger Zakhar Bardakov could be one of the biggest wild cards heading into training camp later this month. The 24-year-old is in his first season in North America after signing his entry-level deal back in April. Bardakov had 17 goals and 18 assists in 53 games with SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL … [Read more...] about A Case For Necas To Wait On An Extension; Could Bardakov Be A Camp Wild Card?