AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The snowstorm that hit Colorado on Thursday provided the perfect backdrop for the NHL and the Air Force Academy to promote the Stadium Series event to be held at Falcon Stadium on Feb. 15. The matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche is the second outdoor NHL game
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DENVER — Mikko Rantanen had two goals less than a week after agreeing to a contract with Colorado, Joonas Donskoi scored twice in his debut and the Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Thursday night. Rantanen was a restricted free agent heading into the summer and he remained in his native Finland while contract
CALGARY — By design or coincidence, NHL schedulers injected an extra dose of drama in the Calgary Flames’ season-opener. Calgary’s first opponent of the 2019-20 season is the Colorado Avalanche, a team that conjures unpleasant memories for the Flames and their fans. To say Colorado upset Calgary, the Western Conference’s top team last season, in the first round of the
Would the Canucks be interested in bringing Schenn back? Satiar Shah: Have heard that the Vancouver Canucks could put a waiver claim on defenseman Luke Schenn. The Canucks potentially have a spot open after putting Alex Biega, Sven Baertschi, (and Nikolay Goldobin) on waivers yesterday. Rangers close to signing Haley … Smith sticking for now
Avs looking for goalie depth Adrian Dater: Have been hearing that the Colorado Avalanche are looking for some organizational goalie depth. Two potential targets could be Pittsburgh Penguins Tristan Jarry and Winnipeg Jets Eric Comrie. A Penguins trade could happen soon Josh Yohe of The Athletic: A source who works for the Pittsburgh Penguins and
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, we look at the Colorado Avalanche and whether they’re making progress on a contract with restricted free agent (RFA) Mikko Rantanen. Plus, several teams could be close to making a trade, including the Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes. Finally, Sidney Crosby’s No. 87 will be retired league-wide by the Quebec
The Avs and Rantanen closing the gap on a new deal Chris Johnston: Colorado Avalanche restricted free agent forward Mikko Rantanen is not skating with SC Bern anymore and is going back to Helskinki. It is believed that they are making progress on a contract. Pierre LeBrun: There is still some work to be done
Notes on the Maple Leafs, Flames, Jets, Avalanche, Capitals, Canucks and Canadiens James (@Account4hockey): Elliotte Friedman on WGR 550 yesterday. Friedman thinks that the Toronto Maple Leafs had decided already who their next captain would be before the Auston Matthews news was made public – John Tavares. There were some within the organization that wanted
On Connor, Hall and Byfuglien Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Kyle Connor‘s agent Rich Evans on Monday on the report that they were close to having a deal done. “That’s just not true,” Evans said. The New Jersey Devils and Taylor Hall‘s camp have had preliminary talks. Now, if a deal can’t be reached …
Ryan S. Clarke of The Athletic: Pierre LeBrun reported that the Colorado Avalanche made a long-term offer to restricted free agent forward Mikko Rantanen. Have learned that the Avalanche are looking to sign Rantanen to a six to eight-year deal with an AAV around $8.4 to $8.75 million. Rantanen’s camp may be looking for $9.5
The Colorado Avalanche started training camp Friday, Sept. 13 with a bang. They invited 57 players, 7 of whom are on AHL contracts and 1 on a Professional Tryout (PTO) – Colin Campbell. Campbell is a 28-year-old right wing who has spent the last six years playing in the AHL for the Grand Rapids Griffins.
The Colorado Avalanche prospects headed to Anaheim for the rookie showcase this past weekend. Their performance raised some questions for both the Avalanche and the Colorado Eagles, making a case for NHL consideration. Here are the important takeaways. Forwards on the Rise Without a doubt, the best forward line combination for the Avalanche consisted of
Home NHL Free Agents NHL Rumors: The Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen Back Talking Contract? © Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Rantanen talks have resumed David Pagnotta: Have been told that contract talks between the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen‘s camp have resumed recently. Things may not be close, but contract talks continue. Rantanen only interested
© Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports A first round exit could spell the end for Babcock Scott Billeck of NBC Sports: It is possible that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be without Mitch Marner to start the season. The Marner situation seems similar to what the Maple Leafs went through last year with William Nylander. Other
Mathew Tkachuk and agent working towards agreement… Sammi Silber of The Sporting News: Tkachuk and his agent, Don Meehan, still negotiate with the Calgary Flames. It is simply what the agent and player want from the Flames. ” worked with the player to determine a position we thought should be fair in this market, and
Connor still waiting for a new contract Scott Billeck of NHL.com: Winnipeg Jets restricted free agent Kyle Connor is hopeful to get a new deal in place before the start of training camp. “The player never wants to miss time in training camp,” Connor said. “It’s tough not getting that preparation and time with teammates
© Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Top RFAs holding up the free agent market Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Blackhawks Brendan Perlini is just one of many unsigned restricted free agents. The big named RFAs are holding up the market, and it’s trickled down to some UFAs. There are 14 teams that have over
The Colorado Avalanche conducted a fair amount of business in the lazy summer month of July. Some of it good, some of it bad, and some of it ugly. Here’s a breakdown of the Avalanche moves and you can decide for yourself: has it been a good summer for the Avalanche? Or did they bury