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Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images Who will don the burgundy and blue for the first time? A fun tradition in anticipation of the coming season is to look at who might make their NHL debut for the Colorado Avalanche. It is always a special moment to see a player, either a young prospect, free agent from Europe or journeyman minor leaguer, achieve their dreams … [Read more...] about Predicting Avalanche NHL Debuts in 2024-25

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The future boils down to these 25 names. Another year in the books and we have our completed 2024 version of the Colorado Avalanche Top 25 players Under 25 years of age. It was the first year in a long time a prospect headlined this list and hopefully that doesn’t last too long as Cal Ritchie transitions to NHL player sooner than … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: Recapping the 2024 list

Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images Another forward who grew out of the times in Colorado. In this edition of “Lost in the Avalanche,” we go over former winger TJ Galiardi. The Canadian forward was born in Calgary on April 22, 1988. Coming up through the ranks, his play wouldn’t be recognized until he was 18, playing for his hometown Calgary Royals in the AJHL. 19 goals and … [Read more...] about Lost in the Avalanche: TJ Galiardi

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Despite the team’s success over the last seven seasons, which includes a Stanley Cup victory, Colorado has drafted a slew of solid players, but who should we be looking out for in the coming years? The Colorado Avalanche organization hasn’t drafted much in the last few seasons, but for a good reason: they’ve been a solid team and … [Read more...] about Colorado’s top two prospects fit naturally with Avs

Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images A new number one for the first time in years! The Top 25 Under 25 is a Mile High Hockey staff collaboration. Six writers have ranked players under the age of 25 in the Colorado Avalanche organization as of August 1, 2024. Now, we’ll count down each of the 25 players ranked. Was it ever in doubt who was number one on our list? With … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #1 Calum Ritchie