Colorado Avalanche
- 1st in Central Division2026 Schedule
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Trades we'd like to see during the 2026 NHL offseason
The draft (June 26-27) and free agency (July 1) are quickly approaching. Here are a handful of logical swaps that should be made.
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare says he's retiring from hockey at age 41
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare announced on social media that he was retiring from hockey, putting an end to a career that included reaching the top league in the world at age 29 and making his Olympic debut weeks before turning 41.
2026 NHL draft: Every team's biggest prospect pipeline need
Each club is in a different place in its contention cycle, but these are the positions each should target on June 26-27.
Predators GM MacFarland deals with former club, adds Colton
Chris MacFarland's first trade as Nashville Predators GM came with his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, in a deal on Tuesday that saw his new club acquire forward Ross Colton in exchange for two third-round picks and goaltender prospect Magnus Chrona.
Hurricanes favored to repeat, followed by Avs, Golden Knights
The Hurricanes are a leading +700 to win the Stanley Cup for the 2026-27 season, followed by the Avalanche (+800) and Golden Knights (+850). The Oilers (11-1), Panthers (11-1) and Lightning (12-1) make up the next tier of contenders.
Which NHL teams have won the most Stanley Cup titles?
The Montreal Canadiens have won a record 23 Stanley Cup titles. Check out other championship caliber NHL teams now.
NHL Power Rankings: Way-too-early edition for 2026-27 season
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.
Why goalie tandems have taken over the NHL -- even in the playoffs
A variety of factors has resulted in the workhorse goaltender becoming an endangered species.
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins second Hart Trophy as NHL MVP
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP for the second time, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the closest vote since 2001-02.
Avalanche GM Sakic says Bednar, staff will return next season
Colorado GM Joe Sakic said that Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar and his staff will return for the 2026-27 NHL season.