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.
Claude Lemieux passed away unexpectedly at 60. The Canadian forward won 4 Stanley Cups, scored 459 NHL goals, and played his final game with San Jose at age 43...
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Claude Lemieux Dead at 60: Stanley Cup Legend and Conn Smythe Winner
Former NHL forward Claude Lemieux dies at 60. He won Stanley Cups with Montreal, New Jersey x2, and Colorado, and played 1,449 games over 21 seasons..
Vegas beat Colorado 2-1 at home to complete a 4-0 series sweep of the President’s Trophy winners. The Golden Knights will play for their third Stanley Cup in franchise history...
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NHL Recap: Golden Knights Eliminate Avalanche, Set Up Stanley Cup Final Clash
Vegas finished off Colorado 2-1 in Game 4 to sweep the series. They now await the winner of the Hurricanes-Canadiens Eastern Conference Final...
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…
Andrei Svechnikov scored in overtime as Carolina beat Montreal 3-2 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead and winning their seventh straight playoff OT game...
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NHL Recap: Hurricanes Edge Canadiens 3-2 in OT to Take 2-1 Series Lead
Carolina outshoots Montreal 38-12, takes game 3 in Overtime. Hurricanes win second straight OT thriller, lead series. Svechnikov's OT winner lifts...
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.
Golden Knights Rally Late to Beat Avalanche 3-1, Take 2-0 Series Lead
Vegas scores three unanswered goals in the third period to stun Colorado and move two wins from the Stanley Cup Final...
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.
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