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.

Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche skates as William Karlsson (71) of the Vegas Golden Knights defends during the third period of the Golden Knights鈥� 5-3 win in Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Vegas now leads the series 3-0. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

State of the Avalanche: Center depth, talent is among NHL’s best, but there are questions

June 18, 2026 at 9:57 p.m.

Colorado's centers are obviously a big reason why the 'Stanley Cup or bust' expectations will remain next season.

Martin Necas (88) of the Colorado Avalanche handles the puck against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at Ball Arena on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

State of the Avalanche: Ross Colton might not be alone in potential shakeup on the wings

June 17, 2026 at 2:22 p.m.

The place to look for where newly named general manager Joe Sakic might shake up this roster for next season is on the wings.

Ross Colton (20) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights with Jack Drury (18) during the third period at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Joe Sakic’s Avalanche trade Ross Colton to Chris MacFarland’s Predators

June 16, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

There was speculation that Chris MacFarland would trade Ross Colton dating back to at least last offseason.

Devon Toews (7) of the Colorado Avalanche speaks to Cale Makar (8) during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

State of the Avalanche: Core group is strong, but there’s work needed to solidify defense corps

June 16, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

Whatever level of patience and stability Joe Sakic truly believes the Colorado Avalanche need this offseason, he's got some work to do with the defense corps.

Goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) of the Colorado Avalanche replaces goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) of the Colorado Avalanche in the second period after Blackwood allowed six goals on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

State of the Avalanche: Even after Jennings Trophy, Colorado needs more from Mackenzie Blackwood

June 15, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

The goaltending position is a near-perfect reflection of where the Colorado Avalanche stand heading into the summer of 2026.

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, center, draws up a play during a time out in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Analyzing what happened to the Avalanche is tricky, but will also define the way forward | Journal

June 13, 2026 at 5:49 p.m.

The Stanley Cup could be awarded Sunday night, and the past two weeks haven't made a stunning collapse any easier to digest for Colorado Avalanche fans.

Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic, left, and team鈥檚 president and governor Josh Kroenke during a press conference at Family Sports Center in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Joe Sakic, Josh Kroenke preach continuity, belief while Stanley Cup or bust expectations remain

June 11, 2026 at 5:42 p.m.

A year ago, Joe Sakic sat next to Chris MacFarland after a crushing postseason loss to the Dallas Stars and pounded the table for his team.

Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche and Olen Zellweger (51) of the Anaheim Ducks fight for the puck during the first period on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche GM Joe Sakic says star defenseman Cale Makar ‘is going to finish his career here’

June 11, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

Joe Sakic says Cale Makar isn't going anywhere.

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)

Just like the Avalanche, Eagles will wrestle with pain, despair from a championship that wasn’t

June 10, 2026 at 6:43 p.m.

The pain and sacrifice in pursuit of a championship was spread across Jayson Megna's face.

Left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to a goal on goaltender Carter Hart (79) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third 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)

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog wins Masterton Trophy, Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award

June 9, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

Gabe Landeskog made the kind of history that will help define his legacy in this city and in his sport.

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State of the Avalanche: Center depth, talent is among NHL’s best, but there are questions

State of the Avalanche: Ross Colton might not be alone in potential shakeup on the wings

Joe Sakic’s Avalanche trade Ross Colton to Chris MacFarland’s Predators

State of the Avalanche: Core group is strong, but there’s work needed to solidify defense corps

State of the Avalanche: Even after Jennings Trophy, Colorado needs more from Mackenzie Blackwood

Analyzing what happened to the Avalanche is tricky, but will also define the way forward | Journal

Joe Sakic, Josh Kroenke preach continuity, belief while Stanley Cup or bust expectations remain

Avalanche GM Joe Sakic says star defenseman Cale Makar ‘is going to finish his career here’

Just like the Avalanche, Eagles will wrestle with pain, despair from a championship that wasn’t

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog wins Masterton Trophy, Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award