Good teams have great stories…I think?
There are four Seasons in hockey, and the one we’re in currently is the best of the bunch. Offseason is the worst, least enjoyable…
Philipp Grubauer and the Avalanche playoff goaltending legacy
The last time the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup and Patrick Roy added to his reputation as the best "money' goalie of all…
Life still isn’t easy in the AHL
Life is good when you’re a promising young NHL prospect like Alex Newhook. Other players aren’t so lucky. What a COVID-season to…
The NHL is entering a new epoch
Three things were certain until this year: death, taxes, and the NHL on NBC Sports. But all of that is changing in what will…
Avalanche set to resume play Thursday against St. Louis
The wait is over. After more than a week without Colorado Avalanche hockey, the burgundy and blue are set to hit the ice Thursday…
Patrick Marleau’s impressive career in numbers
Hockey history was made on Monday night, and whether you follow the NHL as a whole or just the Avalanche, it was and is something…
What to expect when you’re expecting… Trades
It’s that time of the hockey season, the one that ends either feeling like Christmas in April or like the biggest sports…
Tahoe hockey games offer a chance at the majestic
These Tahoe outdoor hockey games have the ability to be breathtaking and groundbreaking, taking the game up a notch in hearts and…
The NHL’s COVID-19 problem is getting worse
The 2021 season is in a precarious spot at the moment, and it will likely stay that way for some time.
Sharks vs Avalanche Betting Preview (January 26th, 2021)
Let's take a look at Sharks vs. Avalanche from a betting perspective with a look at some odds, picks and predictions.
NBC Sports trades one awful Mike for another
The live events arm of NBC Sports revealed on Monday its slate of play-by-play announcers, analysts, commentators, insiders, and…
By the numbers: Avalanche gear up for their 25th-anniversary season
Here's a numbers guide to the 2021 season, and what Avalanche fans should know going into the new year as the Avs make a push for…
Undeniable Legacy: Pierre Lacroix changed the Colorado sports landscape forever
I didn’t know Pierre Lacroix. But I know what he did. I know what left us. I know that I have an undeniable sense of gratitude…
No Bubble, No Peace. Know Bubble, Know Peace
We’re not even close to being out of the woods yet with NFL COVID cases, and hockey and basketball don’t want to tangle with the…
Joe Sakic wins first ELITE Sportsbook GM of the Week award
Joe Sakic pulled off some great trades last week, earning him the award. He becomes the first GM to take home the recognition.
Zadorov misses the mark with “dirty hit” on Avalanche fans
When Nikita Zadorov joined the Blackhawks, he took the opportunity to take a shot at the Avalanche fans (or lack thereof) at Pepsi…
NHL announces postponement of playoff games Thursday and Friday
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association has announced that all playoff games Thursday and Friday will be postponed in support of…
Avalanche vs Stars: Betting Odds, Picks, Prediction (August 24, 2020)
The Colorado Avalanche will look to even the series with the Dallas Stars tonight.
The gambling state of the State
I'm old enough to remember lamenting the fact that sports betting became legal on May 1st and there were NO sports to bet on.
Altitude TV to allow Avalanche and Nuggets games to air in Denver
The long-running dispute with Comcast and Dish Network continues, but the games will be available locally for the playoffs.
Weekend Betting Preview: Rockies home opener and Avalanche qualifying
John Reidy is watching the bubble, and wondering if the MLB's is going to burst. But in the meantime, he's ready for action at…
Nathan MacKinnon named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy
The Avalanche star– who earlier this week was named a 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award finalist – is a Lady Byng Trophy finalist for the…
Cale Makar named finalist for Calder Memorial Trophy
Cale Makar, who burst onto the scene in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs by scoring the winning goal in his League debut, continued…
NHL and Players’ Association tentatively agree on 2020 return to play plan, CBA extension
The NHL and its players’ union have reached a tentative agreement on a return to play plan and a memorandum of understanding for a…
Weighing the pros and cons for each team’s return
Leaving out the obvious problem of people getting sick, here is the good and bad of sports returning to our lives (hopefully) in…