Category: Jonas Johansson
Pavel Francouz Out 3-4 Weeks; Bednar To Miss Preseason Games
Nolan PrattThe injuries continue for Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz, who will be out three to four weeks with a lower-body issue. Francouz missed all of last season and has played just 36 regular season games since signing with the Avalanche in 2018. The team also announced that head coach Jared...
Read moreNHL Roundup: Lee continues comeback with goal for Islanders
Los Angeles KingsAnders Lee, back this season after recovering from his ACL injury, scored to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in a preseason game in Bridgeport, Conn., on Tuesday night.
Read moreFighting Spirit: Cup-Favorite Avs to Raise Physical Presence
Brandon SaadKnown for their speed and skill, the Avalanche felt they needed to raise their physicality another notch after being eliminated in the second round of the postseason for a third straight season. Kurtis MacDermid, a 6-foot-5 bodyguard, should help.
Read moreAvalanche's Annunen is Ready for North American Adjustment
Elvis MerzļikinsJustus Annunen had a tough 2020-21 season in Finland, but he has made the move to Colorado and is ready to show why he's regarded as the goaltender of the future for the Avalanche.
Read moreFantasy Hockey Preview: Los Angeles Kings
Adrian KempeUnder GM Rob Blake’s watch, the Kings’ wins totals have dipped every season, but things are expected to trend up in 2021-22.
Read moreFantasy hockey rankings, preview for each team
Matt DucheneAs part of NHL.com's offseason coverage, the fantasy staff is identifying each team's relevant players and rankings for the 2021-22 season. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast.
Read moreFantasy hockey rankings, preview for each team
Jordan StaalAs part of NHL.com's offseason coverage, the fantasy staff is identifying each team's relevant players and rankings for the 2021-22 season. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast.
Read moreInjury to Ullmark further depletes Sabres' goalie depth
Pittsburgh PenguinsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres will be leaning on their fourth, fifth and even sixth-string goalies for potentially the remainder of the season with Linus Ullmark listed week to week with a lower-body injury. Interim coach Don Granato provided the update on Ullmark on Friday, saying the tim...
Read moreWhich teams hold most draft picks after 2021 trade deadline?
Nick FolignoTwenty total draft picks were moved on NHL Trade Deadline day, as certain teams mortgaged part of their future and others stockpiled assets for the future.
Read moreTakeaways From the Avalanche’s 4-3 Victory Over the Blues
Torey KrugGeneral Manager Joe Sakic bought the Colorado Avalanche a little goalie insurance at the trade deadline. On Wednesday night, that decision paid dividends. Devan Dubnyk made 31 saves in his…
Read moreGrubauer out at least two weeks for Avalanche in NHL COVID-19 protocol
Michael HutchinsonPhilipp Grubauer will be out at least two weeks after the Colorado Avalanche goalie was placed in the NHL COVID-19 protocol on Wednesday.
Read moreDubnyk to make Avalanche debut with Grubauer in NHL COVID-19 protocol
Marc-André Fleury"It'll be at least 14 days before his next game," Colorado coach Jared Bednar said of Grubauer.Grubauer is 25-8-1 with a 2.00 goals-against average, .920 save percentage and five shutouts in 34 games (33 starts) this season.Dubnyk was 3-9-2 with a 3.18 GAA, .898 save percentage and one shutout in 17...
Read moreGrubauer in NHL COVID-19 protocol, Dubnyk may debut for Avalanche
Anaheim DucksHe was 3-9-2 with a 3.18 GAA, .898 save percentage and one shutout in 17 games (13 starts) with San Jose this season. .Grubauer is 25-8-1 with a 2.00 goals-against average, .920 save percentage and five shutouts in 34 games (33 starts) this season.Johansson is 3-0-1 with a 1.87 GAA and .929 save per...
Read moreSakic embraces win-now mode with contract decisions looming
Mikko RantanenDENVER (AP) - Deep down, this is precisely the sort of depth Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic always pictured. Two goaltenders to back up one of the best in the league. Three balanced lines to complement a top one that's anchored by Nathan MacKinnon. A blue line filled with ...
Read moreMacKinnon, Avalanche stay hot with 4-1 win over Ducks
Anaheim DucksANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to nine games and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Sunday. Gabriel Landeskog had a goal and two assists to reach 500 career points for the Avalanche, who have won ...
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