Avalanche beat reporter

Corey Masisak

Corey Masisak has covered the NHL at both the local and national levels since 2007. His stops as a beat writer have included the Capitals for the Washington Times, plus the Devils and Sharks for The Athletic.

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?

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

Will the Avs make any more changes to the defense corps? Can Gabe Landeskog have a big year? Beat writer Corey Masisak opens up the mailbag.

Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) collects the puck against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke (92) in the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

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

July 13, 2025 at 9:58 p.m.

Will the Avs be Utah's opponent when the Mammoth host an outdoor game?

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol reacts toward players during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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

July 8, 2025 at 1:39 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche hired Dave Hakstol as an assistant coach to fill out Jared Bednar's staff.

Francesco Dell’Elce (56) skates 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)

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

July 7, 2025 at 12:51 p.m.

For two years, the NHL draft came and went without Francesco Dell'Elce hearing his name called.

Sean Behrens (2) skates 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 prospect Sean Behrens lost a season, but not his drive: ‘Just a special kid and a special player’

July 6, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

"You can't say enough about his character."

Edmonton Oilers forward Mark Letestu (55) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Friday Nov. 24, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Avalanche hires Mark Letestu as new Colorado Eagles coach

July 5, 2025 at 1:58 p.m.

One of the Colorado Avalanche's important coaching vacancies has been filled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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