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

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

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?

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, center, instructs Cale Makar (8), Gabriel Landeskog (92) and others during a time out in the third period in Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Dallas Stars Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Avalanche opens 2025-26 NHL season against Kings

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) and San Jose Sharks right wing Carl Grundstrom (91) crash the board behind the Av’s net in the second period at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, March 06, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche signs Josh Manson to two-year contract extension, keeping defenseman in Colorado through 2027-28

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Francesco Dell’Elce held on to his NHL dream. The Avalanche made it come true.
Avalanche prospect Sean Behrens lost a season, but not his drive: ‘Just a special kid and a special player’
Avalanche hires Mark Letestu as new Colorado Eagles coach

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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

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

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Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos laugh after attempting to tackle former teammate Samaje Perine (34) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: When Broncos deliver NFL’s best defense, Malcolm Roach will be a reason why

Roach is a big reason why the Broncos went from being unable to stop a candidate from running for city council to becoming one of the best rush defenses in the NFL.

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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

The Colorado Avalanche has two key components to roster building that have been missing for the past three offseasons: Clarity on a couple of integral players and salary cap flexibility.

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University of Denver's head coach David Carle talks to the team during a break in the third period at The University of Denver’s Magness Arena, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Denver. University of Denver won the game 4-0 against University of North Dakota. (Rebecca Slezak/Special to The Denver Post).

David Carle signs multi-year contract extension with DU Pioneers

David Carle has been the hottest name on the NHL coaching carousel, but he appears to have removed himself from it entirely.

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

Colorado Avalanche’s 2025-26 schedule released

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

Avalanche opens 2025-26 NHL season against Kings

Avalanche signs Josh Manson to two-year contract extension, keeping defenseman in Colorado through 2027-28

Latest Headlines

📬 Avalanche Mailbag: Who is going to fill out the forward depth chart?

Avalanche hires Dave Hakstol, former NHL head coach, to fill out Jared Bednar’s staff

Renck vs. Keeler: Does Nuggets’ Jamal Murray have the worst contract in Colorado sports?

Francesco Dell’Elce held on to his NHL dream. The Avalanche made it come true.

Avalanche prospect Sean Behrens lost a season, but not his drive: ‘Just a special kid and a special player’

Avalanche hires Mark Letestu as new Colorado Eagles coach

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

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

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

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

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

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Renck: When Broncos deliver NFL’s best defense, Malcolm Roach will be a reason why

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

Avalanche trades Charlie Coyle, Miles Wood to Columbus for two picks, intriguing prospect

Avalanche prospect pool “might be the weakest in the NHL” after years of trades

Avalanche Journal: Colorado’s late-round NHL draft record must improve to extend Stanley Cup window

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Avalanche signs two potential depth players to one-year contracts

Eligibility rule change gives DU, Colorado College hockey programs flood of new available talent

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David Carle signs multi-year contract extension with DU Pioneers

Keeler: Avalanche should thank coach Jared Bednar for his service, then replace him with DU Pios’ David Carle

DU hockey’s Matt Davis signs with San Jose Barracuda

DU hockey’s Jared Wright signs with Los Angeles Kings

DU captain Carter King signs with Calgary Flames

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