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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 9
Nathan MacKinnon ties Joe Sakic for Avalanche franchise record
The Colorado Avalanche have had an up-and-down season this year, leading them to flip a lot of key pieces over on the roster at the trade deadline. Now, the Avalanche head into the playoffs with their core of superstars and improved depth behind them in hopes that is enough to make a push for another Stanley Cup.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby records multi-goal game vs. NHL-record 31st team
One of the best players in the history of the game has etched his name in a unique chapter of the record book. On Tuesday night, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored two goals against the Vegas Golden Knights, making him the first player in league history to have multi-goal games against 31 different NHL franchises.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / ESPN / January 9
Pens' Crosby passes Sakic, now 9th on scoring list 
Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists vs. Edmonton, as he passed Hall of Famer Joe Sakic to move into ninth on the NHL's career scoring list with 1,643 points.
The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz
How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?
Colorado Avalanche News / Dose.ca / September 17
Joe Sakic expects Valeri Nichushkin to return in November
During the last playoffs, Valeri Nichuskin was placed (for the third time in a short period of time) on the NHL’s assistance program. At the time, we all wondered if his NHL career was over for logical reasons.
Colorado Avalanche News / Hockey Unplugged / September 17
Joe Sakic seals Valeri Nichushkin's fate in the aftermath of now-infamous legal incident
Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche was involved in a legal incident during the 2023 NHL Playoffs while the team was playing against the Seattle Kraken.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 16
Avalanche bring in Central Registry exec as assistant GM
The 41-year-old “will be working closely with general manager Chris MacFarland on all hockey-related matters.”
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 13
What If: Rangers offer sheet Joe Sakic in 1997?
In a story fit for Hollywood, the Rangers nearly signed superstar Joe Sakic away from the Colorado Avalanche. Still, the […]
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
What if the Capitals Drafted Joe Sakic?
During the NHL Draft on June 13, 1987, a trade was completed between the Washington Capitals and the Quebec Nordiques. The Capitals received forward Dale
NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / April 24, 2024
Carter Verhaeghe: OT Hero for Florida Panthers Once More
Once again, Carter Verhaeghe was the overtime hero for the Florida Panthers. His latest in a long line of clutch moments for the Panthers in their 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning gave them a commanding 2-0 series lead against his former team.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 24, 2024
MacKinnon Passes Sakic For Avalanche Single Season Points Record; Stastny Next?
For 28 years, Joe Sakic has stood atop the leaderboard for the Colorado Avalanche with his 120 point campaign back during the franchise’s inaugural season in Denver.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 24, 2024
Avalanche Room: MacKinnon on Sakic’s Trajectory? Drouin Talks Calm Bench
The Colorado Avalanche were down by four, but there’s never any panic on that bench. After the comeback win on Sunday afternoon, I asked Jonathan Drouin if the bench was still calm, despite the deficit in the second period.
NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / February 16, 2024
Could Columbus Try To Lure Back Chris MacFarland?
Back in 2015, the Colorado Avalanche lured Chris MacFarland away from the Columbus Blue Jackets to become Joe Sakic’s right-hand man. It worked out, as MacFarland and Sakic helped rebuild the Avalanche, with all of their efforts culminating in a Stanley Cup win back in 2022.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / July 7, 2022
Avalanches' Joe Sakic named GM of the Year
Joe Sakic, the architect of the 2021-22 Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche, was named GM of the Year.
Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?
Which players have the most career postseason points? These are the top 25, all of whom have scored 160 playoff points or more.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / September 11, 2020
Joe Sakic reveals Avalanche won't be making change in goal next season
Both Grubauer and Francouz suffered injuries during the Stanley Cup Playoffs this summer, and their injuries ultimately played a role in the club's second-round loss to the Dallas Stars.
The NHL's top 25 forwards of all time
We know the names at the top. Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe are probably in just about everyone's top three. It is after those three, though, that things get a little more complicated...
The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz
In NHL history, 49 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 49 can you name in six minutes?
Box Score 7/7: NBA silly season reaches New York
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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2017
Biggest news and moves from NHL trade deadline
Winger Jannik Hansen perfectly summarized what it is like for an NHLer in the middle of trade deadline mania. “Very hectic, the last 18 hours or so,” he told the Bay Area media in his first conference call since being traded to the San Jose Sharks from the Vancouver Canucks.
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