ANALYSIS: The case for Seth Jones
As the rumors surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks and their possible sign and trade for Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones get more intense every day, there is also a lot… Read more »
TRADE ANALYSIS: Blackhawks deal Duncan Keith to Edmonton
It was the worst-kept secret in the hockey world over the last 10 days or so. And sure enough, late this afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks finally consummated a rumored trade… Read more »
BREAKING: Seattle Kraken name Dave Hakstol as inaugural head coach
With names like Gerard Gallant recently swiped from the market, Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis announced today that the team has hired Dave Hakstol as its first-ever head coach…. Read more »
Avalanche Year End Reviews: The Goaltenders
Phillip Grubauer #31 – Grade A+ GP GS W L T OT SA GA GAA S SV% SO MIN 40 39 30 9 0 1 993 77 1.95 916 .922… Read more »
ANALYSIS: What to expect from the Blackhawks’ offseason
In certain ways, this summer will be like every other summer for Chicago Blackhawk fans—lots of speculation about this free agent or that, trades, the draft and the potential of… Read more »
Four things the Colorado Avalanche need to fix next season
After letting the dust settle from a disappointing game six loss against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup playoffs, it’s clear the Colorado Avalanche still have work to… Read more »
Notes from Game 5: Where in the world is Nathan MacKinnon?
On Wednesday following the third consecutive loss for the Colorado Avalanche to the Vegas Golden Knights, fans were wondering where Nathan MacKinnon has been. As a fan sitting in the… Read more »
Heading into pivotal Game 5, Avalanche desperate to advance
The Vegas Golden Knights tied the West Division final at two games each after a dominating 5–1 victory in front of a ruckus 18,081 Golden Knights fans. The Colorado Avalanche… Read more »
It is time for Colorado’s big four to stand up and play
Go back two weeks and Twitter was full of people writing about Connor McDavid and his inability to get the job done in the playoffs. Fast forward a week to… Read more »
After first playoff loss, Avalanche need to reclaim 60 minute effort
The Colorado Avalanche fell to the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night 3-2 after being out-played for most of the game. This followed a similar performance where Colorado was able… Read more »
Avalanche crumble in third period, drop Game 3 to Vegas 3-2
After a thrilling game two between the Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights that ended in an overtime goal by Mikko Rantanen Wednesday night, the 2021 NHL playoff second round… Read more »
Colorado Avalanche: Ten takeaways from round one
The Colorado Avalanche dispatched the St. Louis Blues in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and will advance to play the winner of the Vegas and Minnesota series. Here… Read more »
Avalanche sweep Blues, advance to second round
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-2 Sunday to sweep the series and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It wasn’t the best game… Read more »
Avalanche beat Blues 5–1 in Game 3, look to advance Sunday
The Colorado Avalanche looked to take a 3–0 lead on the St. Louis Blues in Missouri on Friday night, and there was no shortage of drama coming into the game…. Read more »
Why did Nazem Kadri snap in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
Why did Nazem Kadri snap and hit Justin Faulk in the head during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche-St. Louis Blues game on May 19? Who knows? As someone… Read more »
Game recap: Colorado Avalanche beat the Blues in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The hype was strong! Nearly 8,000 fans were allowed back into Ball Arena to watch this first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Colorado Avalanche received some good pregame… Read more »
When will Bowen Byram return from his concussion?
While a great picture published by the Colorado Avalanche on May 15 showed a happy Bowen Byram and Liam O’Brien together, what was of note was the tinted visor on… Read more »
Belief played a big part in the Avalanche Presidents’ Trophy win
At the start of the season, more than one Colorado Avalanche player talked about the fact that they all wanted to win the Western Division so they had home ice… Read more »
Where does Alex Newhook fit when Brandon Saad returns?
Alex Newhook was given a shot to prove himself in the NHL, perhaps earlier than many expected. Six games later, we are now on the eve of the playoffs for… Read more »
Andre Burakovsky is hot heading into the postseason
The Colorado Avalanche rounded out their regular season by winning the Presidents’ Trophy on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Collectively as a team, the Avs managed to get… Read more »
RECAP: Avalanche take down Kings 5-1, secure Presidents’ Trophy
The Avalanche came into Thursday night’s game with the intention of securing the No. 1 spot and the Presidents Trophy. Fortunately, Colorado was able to pull out all the stops… Read more »
RECAP: Avalanche reign on the Kings 6-0
With 78 points and a 5-1-0 record against the Los Angeles Kings, the Avalanche are looking forward to clinching that President’s Trophy and the Number 1 seed in the Honda… Read more »
BREAKING: Seattle Kraken sign first player, Luke Henman
Following their final payment to the NHL 12 days previous, the Seattle Kraken made history today by signing their first-ever player. Sure to be a trivia answer for years to… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 13 – The kids are alright
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell and surprise guest Aaron Goldschmidt from the Rink Colorado talk about the end of the Blackhawks season…. Read more »
Avs beat Vegas 2-1, keep Presidents’ Trophy hopes alive
It certainly wasn’t pretty, but when you’re chasing down the Presidents’ Trophy in a playoff style hockey game, it doesn’t need to be. The Avs recorded a 2-1 win over… Read more »