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With training camp approaching, top defenseman Quinn Hughes remains undecided on his future, torn between staying with the Minnesota Wild and joining his brothers Jack and Luke Hughes with the New Jersey Devils, a decision that could reshape his final career chapter.
The weekend camp, held August 29‑30, offered on‑ice drills, dryland workouts and mentorship from current and former NHL players, highlighting hockey’s growing popularity in the state.
The Boston Bruins announce a full slate of public practices, camps and community events as the 2024 NHL season approaches, while league‑wide storylines include a Red Wings GM vacancy, trade interest in Mason Lohrei and criticism of NHL 27’s face scans.
The Colorado Avalanche announced the hiring of former defenseman Taylor Chorney to its player development staff, bringing a decade of NHL experience and European playing time to the organization.
As the NHL approaches training camps, four former Colorado Avalanche players—Nick Blankenburg, Jonathan Drouin, Brandon Saad and Tyson Jost—find themselves unrestricted free agents, each carrying a distinct career trajectory and a mix of past successes and recent challenges.
The Colorado Avalanche’s upcoming rookie tournament in San Jose will feature a talented group of prospects, including T.J. Hughes, Ilya Nabokov, Sean Behrens and Matt DiMarsico, as the organization aims to showcase its depth and develop the next generation of NHL talent.
The Avalanche opened its 2026 rookie camp in Colorado, featuring standout forward T.J. Hughes and KHL‑trained goalie Ilya Nabokov, who will compete for starting duties alongside veterans and emerging prospects.
With health concerns, a $4.5 million cap charge and a projected five‑year deal under $8.7 million per season, Artturi Lehkonen faces a pivotal decision that could reshape Colorado’s roster.
Cale Makar’s eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension makes him the first NHL player to exceed a $20 million annual average value, signaling a new era for the Colorado Avalanche and the league.
Colorado’s superstar defenseman inked an eight‑year extension that makes him the highest‑paid player in NHL history, a move that underscores the Avalanche’s ambition and the league’s shifting salary landscape.
Colorado’s 2024 seventh‑round pick Christian Humphreys has surged to the fifth‑ranked prospect under 25 in the Avalanche system, posting 85 points in the 2025‑26 OHL season and planning a comeback to NCAA hockey.
Star net‑minder Connor Hellebuyck has asked out of Winnipeg, citing the club’s inability to build a contender. His departure could reshape the Central Division race, giving the Minnesota Wild a chance to rise.
Landon DuPont, raised in Switzerland and Germany, discusses his hockey upbringing, his father Micki DuPont’s mentorship, his choice of the University of Michigan, and his goals for the upcoming draft and international play.
Connor Hellebuyck's trade request, Cale Makar's upcoming extension, and Macklin Celebrini's new deal dominate the NHL conversation, while the Bruins prepare for a demanding schedule and promising prospects emerge.
The Colorado Avalanche’s latest Top 25 Under 25 ranking highlights T.J. Hughes, a 24‑year‑old forward whose collegiate success and professional promise are reshaping his trajectory within the organization.
The Avalanche and Wild are negotiating extensions for Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes, with Hughes eyeing a lucrative long‑term deal while Hunter Haight seeks an NHL roster spot and Connor Hellebuyck signals a possible move.
The Colorado Avalanche are finalizing an extension for Cale Makar, a deal that will exceed $20 million annually and reverberate throughout the NHL.
The second annual Alumni Faceoff at Magness Arena brought together former University of Denver hockey players and Colorado Avalanche legends for a charity game that highlighted the region’s deep hockey roots and raised funds for youth programs.
Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic expresses confidence that star defenseman Cale Makar will sign an extension before the season starts, a view echoed by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.
Drafted in 2021 and hampered by a 2024 ACL tear, Sean Behrens is working to regain his offensive form and earn a call‑up with the Colorado Avalanche.
A nostalgic 9‑3 win at Magness Arena brought together Avalanche legends, Hall of Famers and fans in a celebration of Colorado hockey heritage.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the University of Denver Pioneers 8-3 in their second annual Alumni Game, featuring NHL legends, local favorites, and memorable on-ice moments.
Joe Sakic rejoined former teammates on the ice to honor Claude Lemieux, while the Colorado Avalanche navigate Cale Makar's extension, Jared Bednar's final year, and roster moves ahead of the new campaign.
Cale Makar shares the highest overall rating of 95 in NHL 27 with Zach Werenski and Quinn Hughes, highlighting a breakout year that saw him finish second in Norris Trophy voting and cement his status as a perennial award finalist.