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Purple Row After Dark: Ask us questions!

Since it’s almost February, it’s time to turn our attention to Purple Row’s monthly mail bag. In case you need a refresher, here’s the January mail bag. There have been a lot of changes over the last month plus Rockies Fest, so there are plenty of things to chat about. This link will take you […]

Today In NHL History - Sullivan's Fan Revenge

On January 26th in 2001, Steve Sullivan of the Chicago Blackhawks was belittled by an out-spoken Avalanche fan as the forward left the ice upon having his nose bloodied by an Alex Tanguay highstick, resulting in a dozen stitches. Sullivan returned to score two shorthanded goals and see the same fan struck by an errant puck from a Patrick Roy clearing attempt. Revenge was sweet for Sullivan who

NBA Odds for Friday Including Pistons vs Warriors, Lakers vs Wizards, and More

Happy Friday! The weekend has arrived, and with it comes a full slate of NBA hoops! Let’s take a look at some NBA odds for all of tonight’s matchups, with many of the game’s biggest stars set to be in action. Jan 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) attempts a shot as Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) defends in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing – Imagn Images NBA Odds – Friday, January ...

Rockies course correction depends on learning from failure

As one of the 5,000 Rockies fans to hear from the new front office and coaching staff and lean into the new-look Rockies organization at Rockies Fest on Jan. 24, I was struck by three things: First, a genuine feeling of optimism. Coming off 119 losses, it almost seems impossible, but I was inspired by […]

Porter Jr. shines while Nets drop seventh in a row, lose to Nuggets 107-103

On their road trip out in the wild, wild west, the tank-committed Brooklyn Nets went for their not-so-magnificent seventh loss in a row tonight. The Denver Nuggets, knocking on San Antonio’s door for the second seed in their respective conference, were eager to oblige. The deal looked jeopardized more than once, but eventually, everyone got […]

Purple Row After Dark: Kyle Freeland looks ahead

After Rockies Fest ended last Saturday, Kyle Freeland, Hunter Goodman, and Jake McCarthy answered media questions. We’ve reviewed comments from Goodman and McCarthy, so I thought we’d take tonight to consider what Freeland had to share. It’s been a productive offseason for the lefty, and he’s excited about the changes happening at 20th and Blake. […]

Canadiens vs. Avalanche: Game thread, lines, and how to watch

Game 54: Montreal Canadiens vs. Colorado Avalanche Start time:  7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Avalanche region: Altitude Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ The Canadiens conclude the first two-thirds of the 2025-26 season with a measuring stick game against the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs are dealing with a few injuries and are not at the same level they were through the opening half of the year, but even without Gabriel Landesko...

Nets vs. Nuggets preview: Michael Porter Jr returns to Denver

A heck of a fight, but no win to show for it. The Brooklyn Nets went into the desert on Tuesday night to take on an improved Phoenix Suns team. There were plenty of antics throughout the night and the Nets were competitive all the way through. However, it wasn’t enough as the Nets fell […]

Nearly 10 Teams Linked To Rangers' Panarin

Artemi Panarin is being held out of the New York Rangers ' lineup until at least the Olympic break. The team doesn't want anything happening to their coveted trade asset as he is going to be traded one way or another before the deadline. There have been plenty of teams linked to Panarin over the past while, and one of them is most likely going to land him barring a team coming in out of nowhere. Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are the top team in the league, but with the kind of seas...

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 21, Jordy Vargas

21. Jordy Vargas (161 points, 14 ballots) Vargas was one of Colorado’s headline prospects from their January 2021 amateur free agent class, signing for $500k out of the Dominican Republic. The 6’5” 22-year-old right-handed starter has MLB bloodlines — he is the son of pitcher Yorkis Perez, who played in parts of nine big-league seasons for […]

Avalanche vs. Canadiens: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Thursday’s NHL matchup between the Colorado Avalanche (35-7-9) and the Montreal Canadiens (29-17-7) at Bell Centre sees the Avalanche as road favorites (-133 moneyline odds to win) against the Canadiens (+113). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in to ESPN+ to see the Avalanche and the Canadiens hit the ice. Avalanche vs. Canadiens Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Bell Centre in...

How recent roster moves are shaping the direction of the Rockies

The Colorado Rockies haven’t exactly had a quiet off-season. They hired an entirely new front office and coaching staff as the organization begins their much needed modernization and rebuild efforts. They’ve signed two veteran free agents in Michael Lorenzen and Willi Castro to Major League deals, acquired Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks, brought on […]

Jake Bird’s adjustments could give him a second chance

Last year, on July 31st, the New York Yankees traded prospects Roc Riggio and Ben Shields to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for right-handed reliever Jake Bird, who had a 3.49 FIP to that point, albeit with a 4.73 ERA, in 53.1 innings. Unfortunately, he imploded upon reaching the Bronx, and just three outings were […]