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Oskar Olausson (27) of the Colorado Avalanche skates with the puck against Brett Howden (21) of the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on Sept. 28, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nev. (Ethan Miller, Getty Images)

Avalanche trades 2021 first-round pick Oskar Olausson to San Jose Sharks

By Matt Schubert

July 25, 2025 at 3:16 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche is moving on from Oskar Olausson.

Nathan MacKinnon (29), Cale Makar (8) and Devon Toews (7) of the Colorado Avalanche take the ice during the third period of the Avs’ 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado Avalanche’s 2025-26 schedule released

By Matt Schubert

July 16, 2025 at 1:24 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche released its schedule for the 2025-26 regular season on Wednesday.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) during the National Anthem for game three of the first round of the NHL playoffs against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche Mailbag: What should expectations be for Gabe Landeskog next season?

By Corey Masisak

July 16, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Will the Avs make any more changes to the defense corps? Can Gabe Landeskog have...

Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) in the first period of game three of the first round of the NHL playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche Journal: Sizing up the top of the NHL after a sleepy start to free agency

By Corey Masisak

July 5, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Chris MacFarland had an idea for why the NHL's free agent frenzy felt more sluggish...

Denver Nuggets three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic (15) poses with Colorado Avalanche NHL MVP Nathan MacKinnon before an NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Renck: Greatest season for Colorado pro sports is staring us in face — save for Rockies, of course

By Troy Renck

July 5, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

For the first time in Colorado pro sports history, three teams boast a realistic chance...

Carolina Hurricanes' Jack Roslovic, top right, is congratulated after his goal by Brent Burns (8) and Logan Stankoven (22) during the second period of Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

New Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns has ‘one big goal still’ after remarkable career — win the Stanley Cup

By Corey Masisak

July 3, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Brent Burns has lived a full hockey life.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 10: Brent Burns #8 of the Carolina Hurricanes warms up prior to Game Three of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals at Lenovo Center at Lenovo Center on May 10, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Avalanche sign potential Hall of Fame defenseman Brent Burns to one-year contract

By Corey Masisak

July 3, 2025 at 9:51 a.m.

The Colorado Avalanche has added another Norris Trophy winner to its defense corps.

Jake Fisher takes a moment during the Colorado Avalanche’s on-ice Development Camp at Family Sports Center in Dove Valley, Colorado, on July 2, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Avalanche prospects Jake Fisher, Tory Pitner have two traditions in mind: a DU national championship and joining the Pios-to-Avs pipeline

By Corey Masisak

July 2, 2025 at 5:01 p.m.

The connections between the University of Denver hockey program and the Colorado Avalanche run deep.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) and teammates Cale Makar, center, and Artturi Lehkonen, right, celebrate Drouin’s goal against the St. Louis Blues in the first period at Ball Arena in Denver Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche analysis: Colorado keeps its powder dry in free agency, and that’s not a bad thing

By Corey Masisak

July 1, 2025 at 6:04 p.m.

The free agent market opened Tuesday, and like most of the other top teams in...

Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) points to teammate Colorado Avalanche center Charlie Coyle (10) after scoring a goal against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) in the third period at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, March 08, 2025. Coyle got the assist on the goal. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche free agency 2025 tracker: Jonathan Drouin leaves for N.Y. Islanders

By Corey Masisak

July 1, 2025 at 1:35 p.m.

Get up-to-date information on the Colorado Avalanche's moves as NHL free agency begins.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (70) lines up a shot in the first period of game three of the first round of the NHL playoffs against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche maintains cap flexibility after signing defenseman Sam Malinski ahead of free agent frenzy

By Corey Masisak

June 30, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche signed its more important restricted free agent the day before the market...

Sean Behrens (2) of the Colorado Avalanche handles the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado Avalanche reveals 2025 development camp roster, with Sean Behrens set to return to ice

By Matt Schubert

June 29, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche unveiled the 31-man roster for its summer development camp this week at...

Colorado Avalanche General Manager Chris MacFarland speaks with media at the Family Sports Center banquet room in Centennial, Colorado on May 6, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Avalanche Journal: After years in cap purgatory, Colorado has clarity to be patient in NHL free agency

By Corey Masisak

June 28, 2025 at 5:36 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche has two key components to roster building that have been missing for...