Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images The Avs continue to try to make it through this stretch of injuries. The Colorado Avalanche are looking for a much-needed bounce-back game tonight after losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 three days ago. Tonight, they get their first look at the Nashville Predators this season, who have arguably been struggling more than … [Read more...] about Preview: Colorado looks to bounce back against Nashville
Stienburg suspended two games
Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images An already ailing club has a new issue to deal with. A team who couldn’t find 12 healthy forwards to play in Wednesday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning has lost another body out of their lineup. This time the cause is due to a disciplinary action and not another injury at least. Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Stienburg received the call … [Read more...] about Stienburg suspended two games
Friday Thots: I’m on IR too
Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ross Colton and Miles Wood joined the IR party this week. Landeskog, Nichushkin, Lehkonen, Drouin, and now Colton and Wood too - that’s six top-nine forwards, all on IR at the same time. So... me too. I’m out this week. No column, sorry. I mean, what is there to say about this week other than that? We could dive back into the goalie drama, where … [Read more...] about Friday Thots: I’m on IR too
Cale Makar named NHL’s First Star of the Month
Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images In news that shouldn’t surprise anyone, the 2021-22 recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy has added another accomplish to his growing resume. The Colorado Avalanche are still trying to figure out how to return to Stanley Cup-winning form, but if there’s one thing that hasn’t changed, Cale Makar continues to be in a league of his … [Read more...] about Cale Makar named NHL’s First Star of the Month
Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (7:00 p.m.)
Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche game day! The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lighting are set for a 2022 Stanley Cup Final rematch tonight at Ball Arena. These two clubs’ current status and changes have been jarring since that fateful series three Aprils ago. Can Colorado steal a win despite being down six forwards? Or will Nikita Kucherov and the … [Read more...] about Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (7:00 p.m.)