Mile High Sticking

Finally, the Colorado Avalanche might be getting some positive news on the injury front as we near Friday’s matchup against the New York Rangers. Head coach Jared Bednar was asked if Valeri Nichushkin would return to the lineup on Friday, and he gave a small smile and replied with “Maybe.” Bednar says Nichushkin took morning skate […] Colorado Avalanche could get Valeri … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche could get Valeri Nichushkin back Friday vs Rangers

The hits keep coming for the Colorado Avalanche. Literally. The team has already been missing the likes of Gabriel Landeskog, Valeri Nichushkin, Evan Rodrigues, and Darren Helm. While some of those players will be back relatively soon, the team will be without Nathan MacKinnon for some time. Visiting with @Avalanche coach Jared Bednar now. Doesn't have an […] Colorado Avalanche … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon will “miss some time”

Certain Colorado Avalanche players need to step up in the face of the ongoing injuries the team is suffering. Well, it’s about that time in the Colorado Avalanche season: injury time. Every season the injury bug comes to nest in Avs Nation the was the June bug comes to nest in Colorado come spring. Here’s […] Colorado Avalanche Need to Overcome Injuries - Mile High Sticking - … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Need to Overcome Injuries

While Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog has a ways to go before officially returning to gameplay, the 30-year old appears to be progressing. Landeskog has been out since undergoing  knee surgery but hit the ice on Wednesday. It doesn’t appear that Landeskog did much in his return to the practice ice but it’s a start. […] Gabriel Landeskog skates for first time since … [Read more...] about Gabriel Landeskog skates for first time since surgery

The Colorado Avalanche have brought back forward Alex Galchenyuk to the roster. The deal is for the remainder of the season and will pay Galchenyuk the league minimum of $750k. The Avalanche have been snake bitten by injuries this season and the recent injury to Evan Rodrigues could be reason for the team bringing Galchenyuk […] Alex Galchenyuk, Jean-Luc Foudy sign with … [Read more...] about Alex Galchenyuk, Jean-Luc Foudy sign with Colorado Avalanche