Tag "Cale Makar"
Colorado Avalanche 2021-22 Season Recap
The Colorado Avalanche made it through the fire and are now the Stanley Cup Champions.
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NHL Playoff Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche
After six weeks of postseason play, the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals are officially set.
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NHL Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche
The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since their Stanley Cup run in 2006.
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NHL Playoff Preview: St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche
In a rematch of 2021’s first round, the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues face off in Round 2.
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NHL Weekly Stock Up, Stock Down: 3/25-3/31
Just over four weeks are remaining in the 2021 NHL regular season. Most playoff races across the league are wrapped up. However, the battle for seeding across the four divisions still rages on.
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Colorado Avalanche 2021 NHL Draft Recap
After a disappointing run in the playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche turned their eyes toward the draft. Wade Klippenstein is the new Director of Amateur Scouting, and he’s been with the team since 2016. He understands what the franchise’s front office is looking for in a pick.
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Impending Free Agents for the Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are entering the first of two huge years. Their championship window is wide open and have a core that looks to be championship caliber. With a foundation this good also comes important contract decisions.
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Colorado Avalanche: Predicting Cale Makar’s Second Contract
Every once in a while, a defenseman comes along and completely knocks your socks off. Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche is one of those players.
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Colorado Avalanche Season Recap
One of the most exciting teams league-wide, the Colorado Avalanche captured the President’s Trophy for the first time in 20 years this past season. Finishing atop the West Division with 39 victories, the team also led the NHL with 197 goals for. Enjoying another stellar campaign in 2021, star center Nathan MacKinnon was named a finalist for the Hart Trophy after recording 20 goals and 45 assists in 48 games. Along with this, in his third year with the Avalanche, net minder Philipp Grubauer earned a nomination for the Vezina Trophy. Racking up a .922 save percentage and a 1.95 goals-against average, the 29-year-old finished second in the league with 30 victories in 40 starts.
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NHL Preview: The Most Competitive Norris Race In Years
One long withstanding complaint from hockey fans of all communities is how the Norris Trophy voting is handled. Generally, the defenseman with the most points ends up winning the award for defenseman, and actual defense is not factored in.
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