Avalanche face cap crunch in 2026 offseason
Avalanche must clear salary this summer to keep core UFAs while eyeing Makar deal.
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Avalanche must clear salary this summer to keep core UFAs while eyeing Makar deal.
The Colorado Avalanche must rely on defensive depth and collective effort to overcome the absence of Cale Makar in their playoff series against Vegas.
Cale Makar's injury forces the Avalanche to adjust their strategy as they face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final.
Vegas Golden Knights face Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final as underdogs with championship experience against the favored Avalanche's dominant play.
Breaking down Matthew Schaefer's unanimous Calder victory and comparisons to historic rookie defensemen winners.
Avalanche and Hurricanes showcase playoff dominance, fueling buzz for a Stanley Cup Final clash in 2026.
Evan Bouchard's record-breaking 95 points led all defensemen, yet he was omitted from Norris finalists, sparking debate on voting biases.
Ranking the Norris Trophy finalists: Zach Werenski tops Cale Makar and Rasmus Dahlin in a tight race for top defenseman.
The NHL salary cap for 2026-27 rises to $104 million, allowing a maximum individual player salary of $20.8 million for the first time amid growing revenues and big extensions.
The Colorado Avalanche are one win away from the Western Conference finals after taking a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild in the NHL playoffs.
Quinn Hughes' stellar playoff performance propels Minnesota Wild to Round 2 victory over Dallas Stars.
As Nathan MacKinnon breaks records and eyes another Cup run, is he already the greatest Colorado Avalanche player in history over legends like Joe Sakic?
Nazem Kadri will miss some games due to a finger injury sustained in the win over St. Louis Blues, but could return before playoffs.
Cale Makar out a few games with upper-body injury; Avalanche coach says not serious, team focuses on playoff readiness.
March 2026 NHL awards watch: Playoff battles intensify Hart, Norris, and Calder races with MacKinnon, Celebrini, Makar, Werenski, and Schaefer leading the polls.
February 2026 NHL awards update: Leaders in Hart (MacKinnon), Norris (Makar), Calder (Schaefer), and more from voter poll.
The Avalanche's record pace, depth from savvy moves, budget goaltending, and veteran leadership fuel their path to a historic season and Stanley Cup contention.
Colorado Avalanche are on pace for historic 131 points, leading NHL in goals scored and allowed thanks to depth, goaltending, and leadership.
Colorado Avalanche extend their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 shutout of the Chicago Blackhawks, anchored by Scott Wedgewood’s 22-save performance and Cale Makar’s decisive goal.
A look back at November 20 in hockey history, highlighting landmark moments from Bobby Orr to Dave Keon and beyond.
Avalanche erupt for eight goals, snapping Devils' eight-game win streak as Victor Olofsson stars with a first career hat trick.