The Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche got together on a minor trade today as the Senators announced the team had sent the signing rights to goaltender Kevin Mandolese and a seventh-round pick in 2026 to the Avalanche in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2026. Colorado has also confirmed the trade. Mandolese will join the second organization of his career after spending … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Acquire Kevin Mandolese
Zach Parise Hasn’t Filed Retirement Papers, Still Plans To Retire
Zach Parise spoke with Kevin Karius earlier this month on The Kevin Karius Show and discussed his retirement from the NHL. The 39-year-old revealed that he hasn’t officially filed the paperwork to retire but added that he is done playing. Parise signed with the Colorado Avalanche in January and dressed in 30 games, posting five goals and five assists while playing just shy of … [Read more...] about Zach Parise Hasn’t Filed Retirement Papers, Still Plans To Retire
Cogliano And Francouz Hired In Front Office; Could Avs Wait On Adding A Goalie?
A pair of former Avalanche players will be sticking around the organization. The team announced that Andrew Cogliano has been appointed as a Special Assistant to General Manager Chris MacFarland while Pavel Francouz is now a Goaltending Scout. Cogliano retired in May after a 17-year NHL career spanning nearly 1,300 NHL appearances, the last three of which were spent with the … [Read more...] about Cogliano And Francouz Hired In Front Office; Could Avs Wait On Adding A Goalie?
Avalanche Sign Calum Ritchie To Entry-Level Deal
The Colorado Avalanche may have found an answer to their lack of depth up front as they’ve announced a three-year, entry-level contract with forward Calum Ritchie. The deal carries a cap hit of $950K and an AAV of $1.19MM including bonuses, per PuckPedia. The organization selected Ritchie as the 27th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft with their highest selection since the 2020 … [Read more...] about Avalanche Sign Calum Ritchie To Entry-Level Deal
Daniel Winnik Announces Retirement
Versatile forward Daniel Winnik has retired, as he announced on his personal X page this morning. A veteran of 11 NHL seasons, Winnik had a respectable journeyman career, suiting up for eight major league teams after being taken in the ninth round of the 2004 draft by the Coyotes. The 39-year-old last suited up in the NHL in 2018 before heading to Genève-Servette HC of the … [Read more...] about Daniel Winnik Announces Retirement