All eight first-round matchups are set for the Stanley Cup playoffs. With the playoffs set to begin Saturday, here are the biggest storylines to watch during the journey to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup.
Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland has been busy getting his team where he wants it, but he is not quite there yet. The latest trade, which brought defenseman Ryan Lindgren and forward Jimmy Vesey to the team, added depth but MacFarland may not be done.
The Colorado Avalanche are desperately trying to maximize their star-studded core of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Maker and others, but injuries and other roster turnover have left them in an interesting spot.
How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?
On Friday night, the Colorado Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. Nobody expected that to happen. Most expected a deal to be struck between the two parties at the last minute, but GM Chris MacFarland decided to do what was best for his team.
The hockey world is still in a daze following the late Friday night trade that sent Avalanche superstar Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. General manager Chris MacFarland addressed the media early Saturday before a matinee matchup against Boston.
PITTSBURGH — Give Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland credit for one thing: He wasted very little time identifying and attempting to correct his club’s biggest weakness.
The Colorado Avalanche have started to make roster changes. This past week, GM Chris MacFarland made a trade with the Minnesota Wild to swap backup goaltenders, with the Avs landing Scott Wedgewood.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman relayed in the latest "32 Thoughts" podcast that the Avalanche are also looking to add up front.
The Colorado Avalanche and general manager Chris MacFarland have some exciting news to break as the exhibition season is getting underway for clubs around the NHL.
It’s not quite hockey weather here in Denver, but it’s just about hockey season, as the Colorado Avalanche will hit the ice on Thursday for the first day of training camp.
The Colorado Avalanche announced the hiring of Andrew Wilson as assistant general manager on Friday. Wilson, 41, spent the last 18 years working for the National Hockey League, including the past three years as vice president of central registry.
The 41-year-old “will be working closely with general manager Chris MacFarland on all hockey-related matters.”
At this point, any needs the Colorado Avalanche have right now could very well still be their needs when the trade deadline rolls around. As we saw last season, GM Chris MacFarland isn’t afraid to get aggressive at the trade deadline to improve his team.
After a modest day of spending in free agency, Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland spoke to the media for a little bit on Monday night, discussing various topics.
As the 24th pick for the Colorado Avalanche drew near, the anticipation escalated. Reports were floating around the draft floor that General Manager Chris MacFarland was on the phone and meeting with other teams.
It was a busy night for Chris Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland, who seemed to be on and off the phone a lot after the first 15 or so picks were completed.
Did I fly to Las Vegas for nothing? Okay, maybe not, but we now know that the Colorado Avalanche will not be selecting in the first round. They’ll be picking a few more times on Saturday, though.
The trade of Ryan Johansen to the Philadelphia Flyers turned out to be a complete fleece job. Chris MacFarland proved to be a genius for the Ryan Johansen trade.
The offseason has arrived for all but the two teams who are still taking part in the playoffs. For the rest, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Colorado.
The Colorado Avalanche have a few free agents this summer on the back-end, be it unrestricted or restricted that will more than likely leave for better contracts.
Ryan Boulding: Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland said that they hope to sign prospect Calum Ritchie to an entry-level contract “in the near future.” Evan Rawal: MacFarland said that they aren’t going to rush him, but if it seems like he’s ready, there could be a spot for him.
You never know what to expect with these end of season press conferences, but I certainly didn’t expect 49 minutes of Gabriel Landeskog and Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland.
Steve Conroy: Boston Bruins forward Pat Maroon was on the ice before the start of practice. NHL: Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland said on the DNVR Avalanche podcast that goaltender Pavel Francouz is unlikely to play in the NHL again because of a lower-body injury.
DENVER — It was business as usual at Wednesday’s morning skate. Fighting for positioning in the Central Division and prepping for a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, the Avalanche suddenly saw two players sent out the door in a couple of massive trades to shake up the roster.
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