Keeler: Avalanche’s Joe Sakic inherits Chris MacFarland’s mess. Firing Jared Bednar now only makes it messier.
Avalanche GM Joe Sakic built the best house on the NHL’s block four years ago. But when he handed the keys over to Chris MacFarland, the maintenance costs went through the roof. Which, by the way, now leaks when it rains.
Keeler: Avalanche should listen to any trade offer — unless it’s for Cale Makar
An Avalanche defense without Cale Makar is unthinkable. An Avs offense without No. 8 would be unwatchable.
Keeler: Avalanche playoff collapse shows Colorado is too comfortable under Joe Sakic, Jared Bednar
Stan Kroenke and Josh Kroenke are hoops, football and soccer guys first. They treat the Avalanche like a burgundy-headed stepchild. They love that their little hockey team, at least compared to the Nuggets, is a no-drama llama. Only the Avs…
Keeler: Bo Nix’s ankle. Nathan MacKinnon’s knee. Are Denver sports cursed?
Bo Nix’s ankle. Aaron Gordon’s calf. Nathan MacKinnon’s knee. Every time a Front Range team has looked about ready to lift a championship trophy, a key player suddenly couldn’t lift one of their arms.
Keeler: Avalanche power play vs. Vegas looks like Sean Payton script: Pass, pass, pass, punt
The Avalanche on the power play were already a hard watch with a healthy Cale Makar along the blue line. Without him, the Avs’ power play reads like a Sean Payton script: Pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, punt.
Keeler: Too little, too Nate! Avalanche struggles without Cale Makar in Game 1 loss to Golden Kights
The Golden Knights had better juice, better goaltending, better special teams and a better plan. They also better utilized the dark arts of playoff hockey, winking their way into some friendly calls.
Keeler: Avalanche betting on Cale Makar against Vegas. Will it pay off?
Bad Shoulder? Bum hip? Both? Neither? Avalanche star Cale Makar may be part cyborg, but even the tightest machines can’t hide a busted axle. Every round for No. 8 right now feels like a roll of the dice.
Keeler: Avalanche say Nathan MacKinnon isn’t on Winter Olympics revenge tour. He’s sure playing like it.
Nathan MacKinnon is an open burn book. Sit with him? Dude, you can’t even skate with him.
Keeler: Avalanche’s Brett Kulak channels Cale Makar, shoots Colorado into Western Conference Final
How do you know when it’s your year, Avalanche fans? When it’s your Stanley Cup? While the best D-man on planet Earth could barely hold a stick, Colorado’s Brett Kulak sticks it to The Wall of St. Paul.
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