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Matt L. Stephens
Matt L. Stephens is a former deputy sports editor for The Denver Post.
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Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon named a Hart Trophy finalist
Nathan MacKinnon is one step closer to being named the NHL's most valuable player.

Denver Sports Omelette: Bradley Chubb is a welcome sight to all Broncos, No Fly Zone included
Maybe Chris Harris was right when he said the Broncos’ No Fly Zone is alive and well.

Denver Sports Omelette: Why we had a 13-year-old do our latest mock draft
Our third and final mock draft of the season launched this morning, and if you don't recognize the byline, don't sweat it -- he's not a usual contributor to The...

Denver Sports Omelette: What you need to know about Avs goalie Andrew Hammond
The Avalanche is on the brink of playoff elimination and its hope of extending the series against Nashville hinge on third-string goalie Andrew Hammond, who will start in lieu of...

Nashville’s Ryan Hartman suspended one game for hit on Avalanche’s Carl Soderberg
Nashville’s Ryan Hartman on Thursday was suspended one game for an illegal check to the head on Colorado’s Carl Soderberg during Wednesday’s second period.

Colorado State sells naming rights to football stadium for $37.7 million
Colorado State’s football stadium has a sponsor, but is still without a name.

Stephens: From flipping houses to flipping the Avs, how coach Jared Bednar remade Colorado’s NHL franchise
When Avalanche coach Jared Bednar woke this morning, he had 15 missed text messages – give or take. It doesn’t matter what day you’re reading this, that estimate will remain...

Denver Sports Omelette: Predators won’t sell playoff tickets to Avalanche fans
Hey Avalanche fans, do you want to make the quick trip out to Nashville this weekend to watch Colorado try to mount its improbable playoff comeback against the Predators? Well...

Denver Sports Omelette: Avalanche dominates Predators, but Colorado’s performance was far from perfect
Now that¶¶Ňőap what I call fighting back. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar has said repeatedly that he thinks Colorado has been better at 5-on-5 hockey against the Predators than Nashville and...

Denver Sports Omelette: Highs and lows of Avalanche’s playoff loss to Predators
The Avs surrendered three goals in the third period to lose 5-2. They’ll be back on the ice Saturday afternoon for Game 2. Here as the highs and lows from...