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The NHL is reaching a fever pitch as the Feb. 24 trade deadline is less than a week away. One team may need to be on the lookout for a solution in net, as their starter is going to miss significant time. Grubauer Out Indefinitely In the third period of this weekend’s Stadium Series game at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, the Colorado Avalanche lost an important piece … [Read more...] about THW’s Goalie News: Grubauer Update, Miller’s Collapse, and More

Rejection, no matter the circumstance, is painful. There are few worse feelings in this world than dedicating a great deal of hard work and effort towards something only to be denied what you seek. How one deals with that feeling of rejection can define them. If you allow it to consume you negatively, it can be crippling. However, if you are willing to take the opposite … [Read more...] about Avalanche’s Alex Newhook Having Strong Second Half for Boston College

Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: Norris, Podkolzin, Myšák, Bourque & More The NHL Trade Deadline is … [Read more...] about Weekly Prospect Report: Addison, Byram, Commesso, Lambert & More

In today’s NHL rumors, there is news on the Toronto Maple Leafs negotiations with Jake Muzzin, speculation that the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild could be a good fit in trade, plus news that the Winnipeg Jets will look to replace the injured Bryan Little before the trade deadline closes. Muzzin and Leafs Getting Close The Toronto Sun’s Lance Hornby, among others … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Jets, Sharks, Canadiens, Wild, More

The NHL loves a spectacle, and the Stadium Series game at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado was certainly that. Unfortunately, the game featured a major injury to one of the team’s starting goaltenders. Also, two Pacific Division goalies had major shutouts on Saturday. Grubauer Injured Outdoors The Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings have been awaiting … [Read more...] about THW’s Goalie News: Grubauer Injured, Jones’ First Shutout, and More

The Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings will be heading outdoors this evening, taking part in the National Hockey League’s Stadium Series. Falcon Stadium and the United States Air Force are hosting the two teams and the unique setting will include a runway and an F-16 fighter plane on the field. Renowned airbrush artist David Gunnarsson has been very busy of late as … [Read more...] about THW’s Goalie News: Stadium Series Masks & History

If you haven’t been following the Colorado Avalanche, you may have missed hearing about the upcoming outdoor game. But it’s happening. Saturday, Feb. 15, the Avalanche will be hosting the Kings of Los Angeles in an NHL Stadium Series game at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Despite the lack of wide-ranging attention, a lot of effort has been poured into … [Read more...] about Avalanche Fly Into Air Force Academy Stadium Series

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, expect the Colorado Avalanche to spend some money and try to acquire a couple of pieces after learning forward Nazem Kadri is out long-term. The Minnesota Wild have an asking price for Matt Dumba and Jonas Brodin, there is news on Arizona’s plans for Taylor Hall and the St. Louis Blues will give an update today on Jay Bouwmeester. Avs to Go … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Bouwmeester, Avalanche, Wild, Devils, Coyotes, More

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Nathan MacKinnon scored his 32nd goal of the season, Pavel Francouz made 34 saves and the Colorado Avalanche ended their road trip with four wins in five games, beating the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Sunday night. Pierre-Edouard Bellemare and Gabriel Landeskog also scored for Colorado, which has won seven of the past eight games and is second in the league … [Read more...] about MacKinnon Scores 32nd Goal; Avalanche Beat Wild 3-2