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NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Avalanche's 'Puck Guy' Proves Himself in Win vs. Flames

Avalanche's 'Puck Guy' Proves Himself in Win vs. Flames

Colorado Avalanche forward Parker Kelly described himself as “the puck guy” before Colorado’s matchup against the Calgary Flames. Then, he became a superhero.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14
Avs continue tear, defeat Flames for 7th straight time

Avs continue tear, defeat Flames for 7th straight time

Parker Kelly scored twice to lead the red-hot Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 road victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday. Ryan Lindgren and Valeri Nichushkin also scored for the Avalanche, who sit third in the Central Division despite being on a 7-0-1 tear.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 16
Good & Bad: Parker Kelly Scores 1st of Season, Goaltending Fails in Loss to Capitals

Good & Bad: Parker Kelly Scores 1st of Season, Goaltending Fails in Loss to Capitals

Big things were expected of the Avalanche’s top six with two key players returning to the lines. Instead, the team had goals from its bottom six — Parker Kelly netted his first of the season and Nikolai Kovalenko got his third — in the 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

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?

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NHL News / The Rink / September 22
Coverage from Day 3 of Avalanche training camp

Coverage from Day 3 of Avalanche training camp

Training camp has to be one of the unique NHL environments, at least for the Colorado Avalanche. At the lower level, kids play arcade games, and upstairs, fans can bump into their favorite player in the hallway.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / July 2
The Colorado Avalanche Sign Fourth Line Energy Guy

The Colorado Avalanche Sign Fourth Line Energy Guy

It is a new home for Parker Kelly as he signs with the Colorado Avalanche as an unrestricted free agent. Bringing in the energetic Kelly on a value contract is an easy decision for the cap-strapped team.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Colorado Avalanche sign Parker Kelly to two-year contract

Colorado Avalanche sign Parker Kelly to two-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Parker Kelly to a two-year, $825k AAV contract. The first to report was Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. Kelly spent the 2023-24 campaign with the Ottawa Senators where he tallied eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points in 80 games, adding 30 penalty minutes as well.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Avalanche sign forward Parker Kelly to a two-year contract

Avalanche sign forward Parker Kelly to a two-year contract

Last season, he played in a career-high 80 games, notching eight goals and 18 points while proving himself as serviceable bottom-six depth.

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Senators’ Brannstrom & Kelly Not Qualified, Will Become UFAs

Senators’ Brannstrom & Kelly Not Qualified, Will Become UFAs

Qualifying offers for restricted free agents were due on June 30, and there were a lot of players the Ottawa Senators had to make decisions on. Restricted free agents (RFA) who don’t receive a qualifying offer will become unrestricted free agents (UFA) on July 1.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / June 7
Ottawa Senators Have Plenty Of Trade Options This Offseason

Ottawa Senators Have Plenty Of Trade Options This Offseason

As this space has touched on previously, the Ottawa Senators are open for business this offseason. With the NHL Entry Draft only three weeks away and free agency two days later, trade chatter is beginning in earnest.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / May 22

Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Parker Kelly

These articles normally start off by pointing out where a player set career highs. Of all the Sens players this past season, I'm not sure any had more career highs than Parker Kelly.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 24, 2024
The Senators Could Hire Chris Kelly to be Their Next Head Coach

The Senators Could Hire Chris Kelly to be Their Next Head Coach

Is Chris Kelly the perfect head coach candidate as a former hockey player for the Ottawa Senators? It is quite plausible. However, this is a bit of a leap, Kelly does reveal many intriguing attributes.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 8, 2024
Senators’ Parker Kelly suspended two games for illegal hit to the head on Kings’ Andreas Englund

Senators’ Parker Kelly suspended two games for illegal hit to the head on Kings’ Andreas Englund

One of the young depth pieces on the Ottawa Senators is going to be out of the lineup for a couple of games. On Friday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Ottawa Senators forward Parker Kelly is suspended two games for an illegal hit to the head on Los Angeles Kings defenseman Andreas Englund.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 8, 2024
Senators’ Parker Kelly to have hearing for illegal check to the head of Kings’ Andreas Englund

Senators’ Parker Kelly to have hearing for illegal check to the head of Kings’ Andreas Englund

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced that Ottawa Senators forward Parker Kelly will have a hearing for his illegal check to the head of Los Angeles Kings defenseman Andreas Englund during Thursday night’s 4-3 loss to the Kings.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / February 13, 2024
An In-Depth Analysis of Parker Kelly’s Role in Ottawa

An In-Depth Analysis of Parker Kelly’s Role in Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators fourth liner Parker Kelly can get mixed reactions from the loyal fan base. Some look at him as a physical fourth-line player, who can kill penalties.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / January 21, 2024
Senators’ Parker Kelly Thriving Under Jacques Martin

Senators’ Parker Kelly Thriving Under Jacques Martin

When a new coach goes behind the bench, players get a new slate to work on. It’s up to those players to take full advantage of a fresh opportunity to solidify their standing within the lineup.

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