Corey Masisak

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.

Nashville Predators owner Bill Haslam, left, and new president of hockey operations and general manager Chris MacFarland, right, arrive for his introductory news conference at the NHL team's facility Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Ex-Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland on move to Predators: ‘It was a whirlwind for sure’

June 3, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

Nashville Predators chairman Bill Haslam had just completed a coup Tuesday, poaching the general manager of a division rival.

Los Angeles Kings General Manager Rob Blake watches on during an NHL International Series Media Opportunity at Parliament House on Sept. 18, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Who could be the next Avalanche general manager? Here are 8 candidates, plus a wild-card idea

June 2, 2026 at 5:52 p.m.

There hasn't been a general manager search for the Colorado Avalanche in a long time.

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 GM Chris MacFarland is leaving for new role with Nashville Predators

June 2, 2026 at 12:13 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche's offseason to-do list now includes finding a new general manager.

Gavin Brindley (54) of the Colorado Avalanche stands on the ice during the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Back in the AHL, Gavin Brindley is ready to compete for a spot with the Avalanche again next year

June 1, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

Gavin Brindley has had something to prove his entire life.

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche attempts to shoot while defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) of the Vegas Golden Knights reaches during the first period of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Where does the Avalanche go from here? ‘The solutions probably aren’t simple’

May 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Ray Ferraro had one of the best views of this dream season unraveling for the Colorado Avalanche.

Colorado Eagles forward T.J. Hughes (13), right, takes the puck down ice against Ville Ottavainen (36) of the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Blue Arena May 17, 2026. Hughes was the Big Ten player of the year and a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award at Michigan before joining the Colorado Eagles in April. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Criss/Colorado Eagles)

T.J. Hughes hopes to be the next Colorado Avalanche college free agent success story

May 29, 2026 at 6:37 p.m.

The day after Mark Letestu watched the Hobey Baker Award ceremony, he received a surprising, but fun message -- he was going to coach one of them soon.

Mackenzie Blackwood (39) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to giving up the eventual game-winning goal to Cole Smith (22) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the Golden Knights鈥� 2-1 win in Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Vegas finished the series with a 4-0 sweep and will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

For ‘Cup or bust’ Colorado Avalanche, no shortage of questions after a crushing playoff exit

May 27, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

A year ago, the Colorado Avalanche sustained one of the most stunning, agonizing defeats in Stanley Cup Playoffs history.

Parker Kelly (17) of the Colorado Avalanche falls to the ice as Shea Theodore (27) of the Vegas Golden Knights defends during the third period of the Golden Knights鈥� 2-1 win in Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Vegas finished the series with a 4-0 sweep and will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche offense goes ice cold at worst time in Western Conference Final wipeout

May 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The best offensive team in the NHL this season scored seven goals in four games.

Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche checks Shea Theodore (27) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Carter Hart, Golden Knights complete stunning sweep of Avalanche to end once-dream season

May 26, 2026 at 11:24 p.m.

Colorado went from being the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup to falling eight wins short of that goal in a span of seven days.

Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche prepares for a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game 4 live updates, analysis, highlights

May 27, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

Can the Avs shake off three losses in a row?

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Ex-Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland on move to Predators: ‘It was a whirlwind for sure’

Who could be the next Avalanche general manager? Here are 8 candidates, plus a wild-card idea

Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland is leaving for new role with Nashville Predators

Back in the AHL, Gavin Brindley is ready to compete for a spot with the Avalanche again next year

Where does the Avalanche go from here? ‘The solutions probably aren’t simple’

T.J. Hughes hopes to be the next Colorado Avalanche college free agent success story

For ‘Cup or bust’ Colorado Avalanche, no shortage of questions after a crushing playoff exit

Avalanche offense goes ice cold at worst time in Western Conference Final wipeout

Carter Hart, Golden Knights complete stunning sweep of Avalanche to end once-dream season

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game 4 live updates, analysis, highlights