Mikko Rantanen

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Articles

2025-26 NHL season to begin Oct. 7

The NHL season opens October 7 with Panthers vs. Blackhawks and Penguins vs. Rangers featuring stars like Sidney Crosby and Aleksander Barkov.

Daily Faceoff

Avalanche Hire Dave Hakstol As Assistant Coach

Avalanche hire Dave Hakstol as assistant coach to boost their Stanley Cup ambitions alongside stars like Nathan MacKinnon.

Pro Hockey Rumors

Avalanche add ex-Kraken coach Hakstol to staff

Avalanche hire former Kraken coach Dave Hakstol as assistant, boosting their roster around stars like Nathan MacKinnon.

ESPN NHL

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, and the Montreal Canadiens

NHL rumors swirling around the Lightning, Avalanche, and Canadiens as offseason trades loom. Key players include Kucherov, Stamkos, and MacKinnon.

NHL Rumors

Avalanche Sign Alex Barré-Boulet

The Avalanche have signed Alex Barre-Boulet to strengthen their roster and enhance their playoff ambitions.

Pro Hockey Rumors

Avalanche sign Brent Burns to one-year deal

The Colorado Avalanche sign Brent Burns to enhance their defense as they prepare for the NHL season.

Sportsnet

Colorado Avalanche Sign Brent Burns

Avalanche sign Brent Burns to enhance their defense and boost playoff aspirations.

Kuklas Korner

Avalanche Reshuffle Roster to Start 2025 NHL Offseason

Avalanche reshuffle roster for 2025 NHL offseason; MacKinnon and Rantanen key to new strategies.

The Hockey Writers

NHL Rumors: Putting A Cap On Columbus And Colorado

Blue Jackets and Avalanche face critical cap challenges as offseason approaches, impacting stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen.

NHL Rumors

Colorado Avalanche: NHL Draft Weekend Overview

The Avalanche strengthen their roster with key draft picks, including Axel Sandin Pellikka, gearing up for a competitive season.

Is It Farewell for Jonathan Drouin and the Colorado Avalanche?

Will Jonathan Drouin's future with the Colorado Avalanche come to an end this season? Insights into his performance and expectations.

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, and the Edmonton Oilers

Vegas Golden Knights eye roster moves while Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers plot offseason strategies as they chase the Cup.

NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, and the Edmonton Oilers

Offseason strategies heat up for the Golden Knights, Avalanche, and Oilers as player moves loom on the horizon.

NHL Rumors

Avalanche acquire Brindley, picks from Columbus

Avalanche acquire Carter Brindley and draft picks from Blue Jackets to enhance their roster for the upcoming NHL season.

Pro Hockey News

2025-26 Stanley Cup odds: Oilers — not two-time defending champion Panthers — are favorites to win next year's Stanley Cup

The Oilers lead the odds for the 2025-26 Stanley Cup, with McDavid and Draisaitl aiming for glory against the Panthers and Rangers.

NHL Rumors: Are the Colorado Avalanche in as Much Salary Cap Trouble as Some May Think?

Explore how the Colorado Avalanche manage salary cap challenges while retaining stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar.

NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Are the Colorado Avalanche in as Much Salary Cap Trouble as Some May Think?

Can the Colorado Avalanche manage their salary cap challenges while keeping stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar?

NHL Rumors

2026 Olympic Hockey Schedules Released

The 2026 Olympic Hockey schedule is here! Expect to see stars like Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby compete for gold.

Hockey News

Breaking down the most surprising inclusions and exclusions from initial 2026 Olympic hockey rosters

Analysis of surprising Olympic hockey roster selections, featuring stars like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews.

Daily Faceoff

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, and the Top 30 NHL Trade Targets

Explore trade targets as Colorado Avalanche eyes stars like Patrick Kane and Kevin Hayes this offseason.

NHL Rumors