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John A. Babiak Something about the Dallas Stars and tough losses. It still may be preseason, but losses to the Dallas Stars still sting. The Colorado Avalanche fell 3-2 to these Stars in a last-second gasp from the blue line, with 0.2 seconds to go. Dramatically just as they did in May, Dallas managed to sneak off with the win back to their own barn. What a way to … [Read more...] about Preseason Recap: Stars sneak out of Ball Arena with last-second win

Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images The competition is heating up. Following the third day of training camp, the Colorado Avalanche announced their first set of cuts. It is a bit surprising to move ahead with four releases before the weekend is over especially with several missing forwards but the focus of this year’s camp is clearly on the battles for open … [Read more...] about Morning Flurries: First cuts and a scrimmage from Avalanche camp

Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Some rookies are starting to get noticed. As Colorado Avalanche training camp continues for day two we at Mile High Hockey are keeping an eye on the competition and offering our observations. Any unexpected chemistry budding from the new practice forward lines and defense pairs? Jess: Not really … [Read more...] about MHH Roundtable: Impressions from Avalanche camp Day Two

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Training camp starts today, and there were plenty of updates from Jared Bednar to start the year. The Colorado Avalanche held its annual media day yesterday, hearing from Jared Bednar and star players on the team for the first time in this new 2024-25 NHL season. With lots of questions surrounding the team as the season gets … [Read more...] about Updates on Landeskog, Nichushkin, and more at media day

Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images MacKinnon was an expected standout as well as a few others. Training camp for the Colorado Avalanche in preparation for the 2024-25 season is upon us and Mile High Hockey was there to witness the action first hand. Here are our thoughts and observations from Day One. Who were you most excited to … [Read more...] about MHH Roundtable: Impressions from Avalanche camp Day One