Category: Colorado Avalanche
Andrew Cogliano announces retirement from NHL
Edmonton OilersPhoto by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Champion has hung up his skates. One part of the Colorado Avalanche’s future has been determined. Forward Andrew Cogliano has announced his retirement from the NHL, leaving behind an impressive 17-year car...
Read moreCogliano retires after 17 NHL seasons, to join Avalanche front office
Andrew CoglianoAndrew Cogliano announced his retirement Friday after 17 NHL seasons and will join the Colorado Avalanche front office. © Christian Petersen/Getty Images “The game of hockey has given me and my family so much and I am grateful for every … Continue reading → The post Cogliano retires after 17 NHL sea...
Read moreMile High Hockey welcomes two new writers
Jess SheltonPhoto by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Our staff keeps on growing! Our Colorado Avalanche staff here at Mile High Hockey continues to grow! As we head into next season, we’ve got a couple of new faces to look out for. Jess Shelton and Ryan O’Hara used to write for our...
Read moreEvening Notes: Manson, Johnson, Islanders
AvalancheColorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson saw a change in his contract on June 15th, 2024, as his full no-trade clause became a modified 12-team no-trade clause (as per CapFriendly). Manson is entering the third year of his four-year $18MM contract and can now be traded to 19 NHL teams. The change...
Read moreMHH Roundtable: Calm Before the Storm
Colorado AvalancheThe draft, free agency and an international tournament, oh my! In less than two weeks, the hockey world will explode with the NHL draft, free agency, and development camp, which will shape how the 2024-25 Colorado Avalanche will look. Here are our thoughts heading into that critical...
Read moreWinnipeg Jets 2023-24 Report Cards: Kyle Connor
Winnipeg JetsThe Winnipeg Jets tied a 2.0 era record with 52 regular-season wins in 2023-24 and got strong contributions from throughout the lineup. Unfortunately, however, they made a second-straight first-round exit,…
Read moreAvalanche Farm System Needs a Really Strong 2024 Draft
AvsThe NHL Entry Draft is just two weeks away, and all but two teams are laser-focused on the event right now. The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers obviously have other…
Read moreCould Patrik Laine make Colorado his new home?
Colorado AvalanchePhoto by André Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images It might be crazy, but could fill the needs of both teams. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has requested a trade out of Ohio, looking for a new team and a fresh start. It’s time to play the “what if” game: what if the...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Panthers, Oilers, Avalanche, Predators
Jonathan DrouinIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, Aleksander Barkov was back at practice for the Florida Panthers, a good sign that he’ll be able to play in Game 3 on Thursday night.…
Read moreCalgary Flames Hire Brad Larsen As Assistant Coach
Calgary FlamesAfter a one-year gap away from the game, Brad Larsen will return behind the bench for the 2024-25 NHL season. After a lengthy 13-year run in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization, the Calgary Flames have hired Larsen to serve as an assistant coach on Ryan Huska’s staff. Not only does Larsen have ex...
Read moreAvalanche 2024 Draft Target: Prince George Cougars’ Terik Parascak
AvalanchesThe 2024 NHL Entry Draft will be held this year at The Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28-29, and the Colorado Avalanche have the 24th overall pick. The draft…
Read moreAvalanche 2024 Draft Target: Malmo Redhawks’ Dominik Badinka
Calum RitchieThe NHL Entry Draft will be held at The Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28-29, and the Colorado Avalanche have the 24th overall pick. The draft is full of…
Read moreTop Lines in Colorado Avalanche History
AvsThe Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had…
Read moreAvalanche’s Makar on Track To Be One of the Best Ever
Colorado AvalancheCale Makar wrapped up another fantastic season in 2023-24 – earning a nod as a Norris Trophy finalist for the third season in a row. Those seasons are becoming one…
Read moreRevisiting what went right for the 2022 Avalanche
AvsPhoto by Christian Petersen/Getty Images What worked best for the Avs then and how can they learn to implement it next season? It’s already that point in the summer to revisit good times for the Colorado Avalanche. Last night, I went back and looked at the goals scored by the...
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