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Jared Bednar has a well-earned three-year extension as head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Clearly, this is a sign of confidence for the head coach Jared Bednar. The deal sees Bednar through to the 2026-27 season. This is a solid move by Avalanche General Manager Chris MacFarland showing his abilities as a lead executive. MacFarland […] READ MORE
The Stanley Cup is the greatest trophy in all of sports. It is what players dream of. And when a team wins it all, the expression on their face says it all. They are living out their dreams. But another trophy is given out; the Conn Smythe Trophy. This award is given to the most […] READ MORE
When you think of the best players in the league you think of Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and also Nathan MacKinnon. Nathan MacKinnon has signed a contract extension to remain with the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon signed an eight-year deal for $12.6 million per season, according to The Athletic’s Peter Baugh. The Nate Dog stays put […] READ MORE
The 2022 Stanley Cup champions Colorado Avalanche are now a month away from training camp. This rendition may be one of the greatest Colorado Avalanche Best Rosters, however their previous two Stanley Cup teams also boasted great rosters. Which roster is the best in franchise history? That’s the answer we’ll be looking for today. Analyzing […] READ MORE
The work Joe Sakic has done with the Colorado Avalanche is remarkable. After defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning to become the 2022 Stanley Cup Champions, the real work is underway. Forward Valeri Nichushkin signed a big deal, and Cale Makar has his extension in place. The core remains intact as they are poised to make […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche did it. After consecutive years of disappointment and falling short, they finally broke through. In 2021-22, the Avs brought home the Stanley Cup for the first time in 21 years. It marked the third Cup-winning season for the franchise, all three with Joe Sakic at the helm. He captained the team when […] READ MORE
Fresh off their Stanley Cup win, the Colorado Avalanche are making front office moves. They have named assistant General Manager Chris MacFarland as their new General Manager. Current (now former) GM and Vice-President of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic has been promoted to President of Hockey Operations the team announced. Joe Sakic named Colorado Avalanche president […] READ MORE
We’re just days away from the start of NHL free agency and the NHL rumours are flying. Teams are scrambling to get all their ducks in a row for the big day. The defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche aren’t content with winning the title. They want a Valeri Nichushkin contract sorted out by the […] READ MORE
In 2016-17, the Colorado Avalanche had a nightmare season, winning a measly 22 games and only getting 48 points. Losing 56 regulation games and four overtime games, the Avs took a nose dive. It was the low point of the franchise’s tenure in Denver and the fans made their frustrations known. General Manager Joe Sakic […] READ MORE
Another NHL trade deadline came and went. As usual, plenty of action took place on the day of, but a bulk of big moves came in the days and weeks leading up to it, too. The Colorado Avalanche, a favourite to win the Cup this June, was no exception. While the dust settles, fans can […] READ MORE
Robert MacDonald is a former collegiate goaltender for St. Olaf College (Div 3 NCAA) and Western Washington University (Div 2 ACHA). He also rostered briefly with the Winkler Flyers (MJHL) and Wenatchee Wild (NAHL), but played most of his junior career with the Bellingham Blazers (NPHL). Robert began contributing with LWOH in 2018. Today, he also serves the Seattle Kraken organization as an Emergency Backup Goaltender (EBUG).