Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov and Avalanche superstars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have been named the Ted Lindsay Award finalists for the 2024-25 season, the NHLPA announced today. The Lindsay Award is given to the league’s most outstanding player as voted on by his peers. Now in his 11th NHL season, Kucherov became the 10th player in league history with three or more … [Read more...] about Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar Named Ted Lindsay Award Finalists
Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar, Zach Werenski Named Norris Trophy Finalists
The Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, the Avalanche’s Cale Makar, and the Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski are the 2024-25 Norris Trophy finalists for the NHL’s top defenseman, per a league announcement. There are no surprises in this triumvirate. While it’s likely to be a closer race than yesterday’s Vezina Trophy announcement, Makar’s the frontrunner after setting a new career high with 30 … [Read more...] about Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar, Zach Werenski Named Norris Trophy Finalists
Avalanche Forward Ross Colton Remains Out
Dallas Stars defender Miro Heiskanen will not play in tonight’s game four matchup against the Avalanche, per Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas News. Heiskanen recently rejoined practice first time since sustaining his knee injury in late January, and Friday’s practice was the closest he’s been to a full participant, Assimakopoulos notes. In 50 games on the season, the … [Read more...] about Avalanche Forward Ross Colton Remains Out
Gabriel Landeskog Set For Bigger Role
After recently playing for the first time in 1,032 days, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is set for a bigger role in game four of their matchup with against the Dallas Stars, per an NHL release.After captaining the Colorado Avalanche to a Stanley Cup championship in 2022, the winger, 32, underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, which put his career in jeopardy. But … [Read more...] about Gabriel Landeskog Set For Bigger Role
Gabriel Landeskog Returns For Game 3
After flirting with an official comeback in Games 1 & 2, Gabriel Landeskog will suit up for the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3. The NHL proudly announced that Landeskog will play in his first game for the first time in 1,032 days.Landeskog’s return to the NHL minutes is one of the most remarkable comebacks in professional sports. After captaining the Colorado Avalanche to a … [Read more...] about Gabriel Landeskog Returns For Game 3