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Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Avalanche may have dropped their preseason opener, but there were more pros than cons. The Colorado Avalanche kicked off their preseason with a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. Even for the first game of exhibition, there were some takeaways. Let’s discuss the surprises and disappointments. Surprises Cal … [Read more...] about Avalanche Preseason Thoughts: Surprises and Disappointments

Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Out East, the Avs had some battles last year and look to rebound this year. Colorado Avalanche vs. Florida Panthers The last time the Avs and Panthers faced off, it was a bloodbath. The Panthers pounced on a Colorado team in the middle of a winless streak last February, winning 4-0 in South Florida. Of course, Florida went on to win … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Avalanche Season Preview: Atlantic Division

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting storylines across the NHL. It was a day of rest for the Colorado Avalanche following their bizarre 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars the night before, therefore no practice updates to share. There will be two days of practice ahead leading up to Friday’s rematch in … [Read more...] about Morning Flurries: More practice makes perfect

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The wait is finally over! Today is Colorado Avalanche gameday! The Colorado Avalanche will play an actual hockey game today. Although it's just the preseason, we at Mile High Hockey have been anticipating this day since the last season ended in May. Will Cal Ritchie stake his claim and make the opening night roster? Is Sam Malinski going to make … [Read more...] about Preseason Preview: Avs and Stars begin the new season

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Mayor of Denver is here to stay. Colorado Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor has signed a new six-year contract. His new deal will keep him in the Mile High City through the end of the 2030-31 season when he is 34 years old. LOC'd in for six more years We have signed Logan O'Connor to six-year contract … [Read more...] about Logan O’Connor locked down for six years