Ryan Johansen a worthy gamble for the Avs. But it's not a guaranteed success
Aarif Deen breaks down several pros and cons tha come with the acquisition of Ryan Johansen as the Avalanche's new No. 2 center.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Offseason Officially Begins
Aarif and J.J. officially kick off the 2023 offseason by analyzing the many names that the Avs could add in the center position.
Avalanche Offseason: Looking for depth options to solve the 2C problem
The second of a two-part series, where Aarif looks at some of the options the Avs could target to slot in at 2C behind MacKinnon.
Valeri Nichushkin eligible to return to the Avalanche next season
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed that Nichushkin is eligible to play following his personal leave in Seattle in April.
Avalanche Offseason: UFA's J.T. Compher, Evan Rodrigues looking for big deals on July 1
Compher has had a stellar career with the Avs. But given his age and recent success, he's likely priced himself out of Colorado.
History Lesson: Avalanche look to end 21-year Game 7 drought on Sunday
The Avalanche have lost five consecutive Game 7 winner-take-all playoff games dating back to the second round in 2002.
GM Chris MacFarland meets with media ahead of Friday's trade deadline
Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland is looking to improve the team's roster ahead of Friday's trade deadline if a move makes sense.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Nichushkin is a Gamer
Hockey Mountain High comes to before a busy week ahead for the Avalanche, starting with a road game in Minnesota on Monday night.
By the numbers: Nathan MacKinnon’s landmark deal among the highest ever in NHL history
MacKinnon's eight-year, $100.8 million contract locked in the NHL's highest-paid contract on an average annual basis and broke a…
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon signs eight-year extension worth $100.8 million, becomes highest paid NHL player
Nathan MacKinnon's extension kicks in next summer and will make him the highest paid NHL player in league history.
Unsigned UFA Nazem Kadri enters uncharted territory a month after free agency day
The 31-year-old could sign the biggest deal any unrestricted free agent has signed in the NHL a month after free agency day.
Avalanche re-sign Josh Manson and Darren Helm, two key pieces of Stanley Cup championship run
Josh Manson was acquired at the trade deadline and Darren Helm joined the Avs last summer. Both were key parts of the Stanley Cup…
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Georgiev In, Kuemper Out
Hockey Mountain High recaps the NHL Draft and the Avalanche's acquisition and signing of goaltender Alexandar Georgiev. The Darcy…
Deen: Handing the reins to Alexandar Georgiev is a risk worth taking for the defending Stanley Cup champions
With free agency less than a week away and a number of teams in search of goaltending -- Sakic rolled the dice on a younger, less…
Avalanche acquire goalie Alexandar Georgiev from New York Rangers
For the third consecutive season, the Avalanche will have a new No. 1 netminder. Alexandar Georgiev was acquired from the New York…
This Avalanche Stanley Cup is for Super Joe
The Colorado Avalanche are again Stanley Cup champions thanks to the front office maneuvering of Joe Sakic.
Joe Sakic’s patience pays off as Avalanche prepare for Stanley Cup Final just five years after 48-point season
Joe Sakic's patience with his core and head coach Jared Bednar has paid off immensely. Just five years after a lowly 48-point…
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Fighting
Hockey Mountain High comes to you following the Avalanche's 3-2 overtime loss in Minnesota to break down the busy week that was…
WATCH: Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar connect on Avalanche’s game-winning overtime goal
The Avalanche extended their winning streak to four games following a 3-2 overtime victory over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on…
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Avalanche Trade Deadline Recap
Hockey Mountain High comes to you following the Avalanche's trade deadline moves, where they acquired forwards Artturi Lehkonen…
Avalanche acquire forwards Artturi Lehkonen and Andrew Cogliano in separate deals
Artturi Lehkonen is a pending restricted free agent acquired from the Montreal Canadiens. Cogliano, a pending unrestricted free…
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Joe Sakic Speaks
Hockey Mountain High comes to you Friday with a quick podcast recapping Joe Sakic's press conference before Thursday's matchup…
“There’s no quit in this team.” Joe Sakic addressed the current state of the Avalanche ahead of must-see 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay
Joe Sakic addressed the media for the first time since October and touched on a number of subjects. Among them, he spoke about…
Avalanche to honor former GM and president Pierre Lacroix at Ball Arena
Pierre Lacroix, who passed away in December, was the architect of both Avalanche Stanley Cup victories in 1996 and 2001
Avalanche sign 2021 first-round draft pick Oskar Olausson to entry-level contract
The 28th overall pick in the 2021 draft will remain in Sweden for the upcoming season.