Parker Kelly

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

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

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)

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

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

Renck: Avalanche’s Joe Sakic makes mistake in trusting beliefs instead of cold, hard truths

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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

By Corey Masisak

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

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

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche writhes in pain before exiting the game during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche blows three-goal lead to Golden Knights, Nathan MacKinnon injured in another stunning loss

By Corey Masisak

May 24, 2026 at 10:33 p.m.

For 20 minutes, the world-beating Colorado Avalanche made an appearance in the Western Conference Final.

Brock Nelson #11 of the Colorado Avalanche fires a shot against Jeremy Lauzon #5 and Mitch Marner #93 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period at Ball Arena on April 11, 2026 in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights predictions: Can Colorado cool off red-hot Mitch Marner and Vegas?

By Corey Masisak

May 20, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

To put it bluntly: Is this Colorado team just better than Vegas?

The Dallas Stars celebrate after Mikko Rantanen, lying against boards at rear, scored against the Colorado Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood (39) in the third period in Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

That painful night in Dallas still fuels this Avalanche team: ‘You never totally get over it’

By Corey Masisak

May 17, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

Few superstar athletes are as pragmatic, honest and insightful as Nathan MacKinnon, particularly at his...

Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland during a press conference before the Avalanche played the Detroit Red Wings at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, March 06, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Why Colorado Avalanche’s Chris MacFarland deserves general manager of the year honors | Journal

By Corey Masisak

May 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The NHL's general manager of the year award is a tough one to quantify.

The Colorado Avalanche celebrate defenseman Brett Kulak (27) of the Colorado Avalanche鈥檚 overtime goal on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild during overtime of Game 5 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Avalanche’s Brett Kulak channels Cale Makar, shoots Colorado into Western Conference Final

By Sean Keeler

May 14, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.

How do you know when it's your year, Avalanche fans? When it's your Stanley Cup?...

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche looks to pass past defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) of the Minnesota Wild during the third period of Game 5 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Nathan MacKinnon’s game-tying snipe in series clincher for Avalanche leaves Wild with no answers

By Kyle Newman

May 14, 2026 at 6:16 a.m.

With Wednesday's third-period goal, MacKinnon has now scored in six straight games, the second-longest playoff...

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of and center Parker Kelly (17) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate teammate defenseman Brett Kulak鈥檚 (27) overtime goal on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild during overtime of Game 5 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Renck: Avalanche show unbelievable heart, but (whispers) do they have goalie issue after wild OT win?

By Troy Renck

May 14, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

Everything is falling into place. Except for this. You know that one thing that no...

Avalanche finish off Wild in Game 5 after Nathan MacKinnon鈥檚 laser forces OT

By Corey Masisak

May 14, 2026 at 7:32 a.m.

It took one of the greatest comebacks in franchise history, but this Colorado Avalanche team...

Center Nicolas Roy (10) of the Colorado Avalanche checks right wing Danila Yurov (22) of the Minnesota Wild during the third period of Game 4 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Avalanche, Josh Manson expose Minnesota Wild’s Temu tough guys as bad actors, too, take 3-1 series lead

By Sean Keeler

May 12, 2026 at 2:04 a.m.

Turns out the Temu tough guys are lousy actors, too. The Minnesota Mild threw every...

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