Avalanche Mailbag: The state of the goaltending in 2024-25 and beyond
In the first of a series of Colorado Avalanche mailbags, Aarif Deen answers all goaltending-related questions.
Strike 2: The Colorado Avalanche drafting goalies is long overdue
The Colorado Avalanche went away from a franchise norm and drafted three goaltenders, hoping to find a franchise player in net.
Potential Avalanche representation at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off
The NHL confirmed the tournament on Saturday, which will take place from Feb. 12-20 in place of the NHL All-Star Game next season.
Why the Avalanche are unlikely to make major changes at goaltending this offseason
Georgiev is under contract for another year and the Avs, who have little cap space to work with, have other pressing needs.
Following Georgiev's Game 1 blunder, it's time for the Avs to turn to Annunen
Alexandar Georgiev's performance in the Avs' Game 1 loss on Sunday was among the worst in recent playoff history.
Is there a goalie controversy brewing in Colorado? Say it ain't so...
Georgiev? Annunen? It doesn't matter if the rest of the team plays the way it has in recent weeks.
Nathan MacKinnon reaches 130 points as Avalanche defeat Minnesota 5-2
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, becoming just the sixth player to reach 130 points in the last 30 years.
Avalanche fall 4-1 in Columbus despite putting 46 shots on Daniil Tarasov
The Avs dominated aspects of Monday's loss but only got one past Tarasov in Columbus.
Justus Annunen shines in relief as Avalanche trounce Predators 7-4
Justus Annunen replaced Georgiev in the second period and stopped all 22 shots he faced the rest of the way.
Avalanche fail to generate offense, suffer first loss in 10 games to Montreal
The Avs were held to just 15 shots in the final two periods after trailing 2-1 through 20 minutes of play on Tuesday.
How the Avalanche worked out their road kinks after a flurry of deadline moves
The Avs went 4-0-0 on their road trip, ultimately erasing any past road struggles they've had this season.
Strike 2: The Avalanche may have drafted the goalie of the future
After many misfires, the Colorado Avalanche may have drafted a goalie that could become the standout they need in the pipes.
Mittelstadt scores, top line dominates as Avalanche rout Flames 6-2
Casey Mittelstadt scored his first goal in an Avs uniform while fellow newcomers Sean Walker and Brandon Duhaime recorded assists.
Ross Colton centers new-look second line four days before the trade deadline
The Avs shutout the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 behind a perfect 36-save performance from Justus Annunen
Takeaways: Annunen records first shutout, Avalanche rout Blackhawks 5-0
Justus Annunen made 25 saves against the Chicago Blackhawks, earning his first NHL shutout in Colorado's 5-0 victory.
Takeaways: Avalanche secure a point, fall in OT in Detroit
The Avalanche blew a third-period lead in Detroit, falling 2-1 in OT to the Red Wings and 13-13-5 overall away from home.
LISTEN: What To Make of the Avalanche’s 1-4-1 Road Trip
The Avalanche ended their brutal road trip with a 6-3 loss in Tampa Bay despite leading by a goal early in the third period.
Avs' third-period comeback comes up short in 5-3 loss in New Jersey
Colorado erased a two-goal deficit in the third period before giving up the game-winning goal with 2:17 remaining in regulation.
Depth steps up, Annunen debuts in Avalache's 7-4 comeback victory in Ottawa
The Avalanche scored five goals in a span of 18:58 to erase a two-goal deficit and defeat the Senators 7-4 on the road.
Late goal for Montreal sinks the Avalanche in Jonathan Drouin's return to Bell Centre
The Avalanche fell 4-3 to the Habs after giving up the eventual game-winning goal with just 4:10 remaining in regulation.
The NHL's most-used goaltender is the Avs' starter. Georgiev is overworked and needs help
Alexandar Georgiev was finally given the day off on Saturday but had to enter the game midway through the second period in relief.
In the Room: Avalanche claim Prosvetov, Drouin ready for opening night
The Avalanche added goalie Ivan Prosvetov from waivers on Monday ahead of the roster deadline.
Olofsson and the 4C battle, my thoughts through four preseason games
Fredrik Olofsson seems to have the inside track for the 4C role after a strong performance in Sunday's 4-3 OT victory.
2023-24 Avalanche Predictions: Goaltenders edition
Aarif Deen makes one prediction for each of the Avalanche's goaltenders heading into the 2023-24 season.