C Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) – In the closest vote, MacKinnon nearly beat out Draisaitl as the league’s top center from the 2024-25 season, with Draisaitl receiving more First Team votes than MacKinnon. Still, the 2023-24 Most Valuable Player scored 10 more points than Draisaitl this year, while arguably being a larger part of his team’s success without having Connor McDavid … [Read more...] about MacKinnon, Makar Earn 2024-25 All-Star Team Honors
Cale Makar Wins 2025 Norris Trophy
Avalanche star Cale Makar has been voted the NHL’s top defenseman and will take home the 2025 James Norris Memorial Trophy, the league announced Wednesday. It’s the second time taking home the Norris for Makar, who became the first defenseman in Avalanche franchise history to win it when he was crowned the league’s best rearguard following the 2021-22 season. He was the clear … [Read more...] about Cale Makar Wins 2025 Norris Trophy
Jedlicka Re-Signs With Eagles
While the Avalanche relinquished the rights to prospect Maros Jedlicka on June 1st, he’ll be remaining with the organization for now. Colorado’s AHL affiliate announced that they’ve signed the forward to a one-year contract for next season. Jedlicka started this year playing at home in Czechia, collecting two assists in a dozen games for HC Kometa Brno before coming to North … [Read more...] about Jedlicka Re-Signs With Eagles
Offseason Checklist: Colorado Avalanche
The offseason has arrived for all but two teams now with the playoffs nearing an end. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming weeks with free agency fast approaching. Next up is a look at Colorado. The Avalanche set a franchise record with three straight 100-point regular seasons in 2023-24 and extended that streak in 2024-25, … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Colorado Avalanche
Avalanche’s Logan O’Connor Out 5-6 Months Following Hip Surgery
Avalanche winger Logan O’Connor underwent successful hip surgery Friday morning in New York City, the team announced. He’s expected to miss five to six months recovering, meaning he’ll miss training camp and at least the first month of the 2025-26 season. This is O’Connor’s second hip surgery in 16 months. He had surgery in March 2024 to correct a hip problem that had caused … [Read more...] about Avalanche’s Logan O’Connor Out 5-6 Months Following Hip Surgery