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Dec 28, 2024 · On the first day following the holiday freeze, the Avalanche made another trade, acquiring Juuso Parssinen from the Nashville Predators in exchange for prospect Ondrej Pavel and Colorado’s 2027 third-round draft pick. The Avs also received a 2026 seventh-round pick. Parssinen, 23 is a big body expected to slot nicely in the Avs’ bottom six.

Dec 30, 2024 · CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Two full practices over three days have become a rarity around here. But that’s what the Avalanche got to accomplish on Monday as they prepare for a huge battle against the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets on New Year’s Eve. The Avs practiced Saturday before taking the day off Sunday. Instead, the coaches […]

Dec 29, 2024 · The Colorado Avalanche are expected to get another top forward back in the lineup against the Winnipeg Jets. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Jonathan Drouin may be ready to play Tuesday night. “He’s looking like he could be good to go for Winnipeg. We’ll see how he gets through today’s practice, what tomorrow presents, […]

Dec 26, 2024 · January is going to be an insanely busy month for the Avalanche. They play 15 games, nine of which will be at Ball Arena. But before the potentially season-defining month begins, the Avs host the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets on New Year’s Eve. I’ve always subscribed to the theory that calling a game a must-win […]

Dec 11, 2024 · Jared Bednar and the Avalanche are riding a high entering Thursday’s return to Ball Arena. Not only have they won four of five games on a season-long road trip — the last three of which were dominant, but they’re also welcoming new starting goalie Mackenzie Blackwood. The Avs acquired him early Monday afternoon from the […]

Dec 27, 2024 · The Avalanche have locked up their new No. 1 goalie. Mackenzie Blackwood signed a five-year contract extension on Friday, keeping him with the team through the 2029-30 season. He’ll make $5.25 million per season according to Sportsnet’s NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman. Blackwood is 3-1-0 in four starts with the Avalanche since being acquired.

Dec 27, 2024 · New goalie pads weren’t the only present Mackenzie Blackwood got for Christmas. His five-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche was a welcome gift for the 28-year-old goaltender who has only played four games in burgundy and blue. “I’m pretty excited about that when I found out they were offering me a contract around Christmastime. We […]

Jan 22, 2025 · Deen’s Daily: Great Day for the Avalanche; J.T. Miller Almost Traded; McDavid Suspension Incoming? The Avalanche passed the first of three straight tests against top Central Division teams and had a great Saturday all around.

The Avalanche have won one/lost one through 10 games in January. The team’s inability to put two or more wins together stems from inconsistency and chemistry... Valeri Nichushkin was supposed to be out day-to-day when he got injured against the Winnipeg Jets on New Year’s Eve. Head coach Jared ...