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.

Angelo Ricci, a former hockey player at the University of Denver, works with players at The Ice Ranch in Littleton during practice. Ricci has become one of the biggest power brokers in local hockey.

DU Hockey names Angelo Ricci as director of skill development

September 3, 2026 at 7:39 p.m.

David Carle and the University of Denver continue to build out the infrastructure of college hockey鈥檚 most successful program.

Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars is sacked by Danielle Hunter of the Houston Texans during the second half in the game at NRG Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

AFC South predictions: Will Texans’ league-best defense unseat upstart Jaguars?

September 3, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Previewing the Texans, Jaguars, Colts and Titans ahead of the 2026 season in the AFC South.

Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens scrambles during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

AFC North predictions: Three new coaches, but Lamar Jackson and the Ravens should return to the top

September 2, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Previewing the Ravens, Steelers, Bengals and Browns ahead of the 2026 season in the AFC North.

Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche walks in a hallway after a press conference at the Inverness Denver in Englewood, Colorado on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Now that Cale Makar’s megadeal is signed, how long can Avalanche remain a Stanley Cup contender?

September 1, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

The hardest part of building a championship contender is acquiring the world-class players to lead the way.

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass during the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Highmark Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

AFC East predictions: Josh Allen, Bills seek six-pack of division titles, first Super Bowl triumph

September 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Previewing the Bills, Patriots, Jets and Dolphins ahead of the 2026 season in the AFC East.

Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche speaks as president of hockey operations Joe Sakic listens during a press conference at the Inverness Denver in Englewood on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How Cale Makar, Avalanche found common ground to arrive at NHL’s largest contract

August 31, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

For nearly two decades, the discourse with superstar NHL players has been they are underpaid relative to their impact in the league's salary cap world.

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos, third from left, celebrates a first down after a catch at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 16, 2025. The Denver Broncos beat on the Kansas City Chiefs 22-19 during week 11 of the 2025-26 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

AFC West predictions: Will Bo Nix, Broncos be able to repeat ahead of Chiefs, Chargers?

August 31, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Previewing the Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers and Raiders ahead of the 2026 season in the AFC West.

Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche talk during the third period of the Detroit Red Wings鈥� 2-0 win at Ball Arena on Tuesday, February 2, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Reactions to Avalanche star Cale Makar’s mega-contract: ‘A unicorn deserves to break the bank’

August 29, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

There have been a few seismic moments in the NHL this summer as the financial situation changes rapidly.

DENVER , CO - AUGUST 21: Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos leads teammates onto the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Friday, August 21, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos vs. Vikings live blog: Real-time updates from the NFL preseason game

August 28, 2026 at 7:17 p.m.

Follow along to live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Broncos' preseason game against the Vikings in Denver.

Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche lines up a shot against goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) of the Minnesota Wild during the first period of Game 2 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche star Cale Makar signs largest contract in NHL history

August 28, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Cale Makar's path to the Hockey Hall of Fame will continue in Denver into the next decade.

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DU Hockey names Angelo Ricci as director of skill development

AFC South predictions: Will Texans’ league-best defense unseat upstart Jaguars?

AFC North predictions: Three new coaches, but Lamar Jackson and the Ravens should return to the top

Now that Cale Makar’s megadeal is signed, how long can Avalanche remain a Stanley Cup contender?

AFC East predictions: Josh Allen, Bills seek six-pack of division titles, first Super Bowl triumph

How Cale Makar, Avalanche found common ground to arrive at NHL’s largest contract

AFC West predictions: Will Bo Nix, Broncos be able to repeat ahead of Chiefs, Chargers?

Reactions to Avalanche star Cale Makar’s mega-contract: ‘A unicorn deserves to break the bank’

Broncos vs. Vikings live blog: Real-time updates from the NFL preseason game

Avalanche star Cale Makar signs largest contract in NHL history