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.

Kitchener Rangers head coach Jussi Ahokas carries the Memorial Cup after Kitchener defeated the Everett Silvertips to win the Memorial Cup final hockey game in Kelowna, British Columbia, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Avalanche hire Jussi Ahokas, a rising young star, as Colorado Eagles coach

July 17, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

The Colorado Eagles will be lead by a rising star in the coaching profession next season.

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche controls the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of Denver鈥檚 3-0 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche 2026-27 schedule: Best matchups, toughest stretches in NHL’s new 84-game slate

July 16, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche schedule for the 2026-27 season is longer than ever, but lighter on back-to-backs than normal ... even if it won't feel like it at first.

Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche prepares for a face off against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of the Oilers鈥� 4-3 win at Ball Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Biggest questions for Avalanche after subdued start to offseason | Journal

July 4, 2026 at 12:54 p.m.

It has been one of the wildest offseasons in NHL history, but it's been relatively quiet at the base of the Front Range.

Christian Humphreys #48 of the Kitchener Rangers celebrates after scoring a goal against the Everett Silvertips during the third period of their 2026 Memorial Cup final game at Prospera Place on May 31, 2026 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

Avalanche prospect Christian Humphreys, with Memorial Cup victory in tow, ready to head back to school

July 2, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.

Eighteen months ago, Christian Humphreys took a detour on his development path and then everything changed in more ways than one.

Jaden Schwartz #17 of the Seattle Kraken looks on before the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Climate Pledge Arena on January 29, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Avalanche sign veteran forward Jaden Schwartz to three-year contract as NHL free agency opens

July 1, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche made its first foray into free agency shortly after it opened Wednesday morning.

First-year head coach Mark Letestu (left) and the Colorado Eagles reached the AHL's conference finals for the first time this season, but lost in seven games to the Chicago Wolves. (Courtesy of Colorado Eagles)

Colorado Eagles coach Mark Letestu leaves for Vegas assistant job

July 1, 2026 at 7:04 a.m.

The Colorado Eagles coaching staff will need another makeover for next season.

Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche skates between Kirill Kaprizov (97) and Ryan Hartman (38) of the Minnesota Wild during the third period of the Avs鈥� shootout win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How much for Cale Makar, Artturi Lehkonen? Predicting Avalanche contracts as NHL salary cap surges.

June 30, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

Two of the Colorado Avalanche's most important players are eligible to sign new contracts Wednesday, but what those deals might look like is a big unknown in the NHL's new...

Colorado Avalanche forward Taylor Makar (16) takes the puck up ice against Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) in the third period at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche sign Taylor Makar to two-year contract

June 29, 2026 at 1:43 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche signed Taylor Makar to a two-year contract, the club announced Monday.

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Rockies hitters are facing pitchers like Paul Skenes, who are nastier than ever. How do they do it?

June 28, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

Kyle Karros didn't get to see that many of his father's 284 home runs or 1,724 hits in person, but having a dad with that type of Major League Baseball...

Beckett Hamilton of the United States looks on after being drafted by the Colorado Avalanche with the seventy-fourth pick during day two of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 27, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL Draft: Avalanche selects centers Egor Shilov, Beckett Hamilton with first two of nine picks

June 27, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche looked to the middle of the ice with its first two selections of the 2026 NHL draft.

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Avalanche hire Jussi Ahokas, a rising young star, as Colorado Eagles coach

Avalanche 2026-27 schedule: Best matchups, toughest stretches in NHL’s new 84-game slate

Biggest questions for Avalanche after subdued start to offseason | Journal

Avalanche prospect Christian Humphreys, with Memorial Cup victory in tow, ready to head back to school

Avalanche sign veteran forward Jaden Schwartz to three-year contract as NHL free agency opens

Colorado Eagles coach Mark Letestu leaves for Vegas assistant job

How much for Cale Makar, Artturi Lehkonen? Predicting Avalanche contracts as NHL salary cap surges.

Avalanche sign Taylor Makar to two-year contract

Rockies hitters are facing pitchers like Paul Skenes, who are nastier than ever. How do they do it?

NHL Draft: Avalanche selects centers Egor Shilov, Beckett Hamilton with first two of nine picks