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Oldest Players with 100-Point Seasons

It is difficult to score in the NHL. Not exactly breaking news. That’s why only eight players, including Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid, David Pastrnak, and Nathan MacKinnon, reached the 100-point…

Avalanche Bests and Blursts: 1995-2000

The past thirty years of Avalanche hockey have featured incredible highs, and some very, very dismal lows. As an avid fan of The Simpsons, I’ve witnessed plenty of “best of times” moments, but also been subjected to a smattering of unpleasant “blursts” of times. In this first of an ongoing off-season series, I take a […]

Avalanche will have fully healthy roster for training camp, says Joe Sakic

It was not the ending they wanted as the Colorado Avalanche fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals. Significantly, injuries hurt them. Avalanche president of operations Joe Sakic revealed that the team will have a fully healthy roster when training camp rolls around, according to Avalanche beat writer Bailey Curtis. “Joe […] The post Avalanche will have fully healthy roster for training camp, says Joe Sakic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden Knights’ John Tortorella rips ‘stupidest question’ on possible Carter Hart benching

When John Tortorella is winning, he is regarded as one of the most unique and colorful personalities in the sport. Heck, one might even call him a breath of fresh air. Though, when he is on the losing end, things could get ugly in a hurry. Such situations remind people that there is a downside […] The post Golden Knights’ John Tortorella rips ‘stupidest question’ on possible Carter Hart benching appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Canucks hire Richard Seeley as AGM of Vancouver and GM of Abbotsford

Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson has now filled his former role in the organization.   On Thursday evening, Johnson announced the hire of Richard Seeley as General Manager of the Abbotsford Canucks, and Assistant General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks. General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have named Richard Seeley General…

Avalanche’s Jared Bednar gets massive vote of confidence after West Final sweep

After the Colorado Avalanche were swept in shocking fashion in the Western Conference Final by the Vegas Golden Knights, speculation began to build about the job security of head coach Jared Bednar. However, Avalanche GM Joe Sakic has confirmed that Bednar isn’t going anywhere and that the entire coaching staff is coming back for next […] The post Avalanche’s Jared Bednar gets massive vote of confidence after West Final sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Avalanche’s Joe Sakic makes absolute promise about Cale Makar contract extension

A 55-16-11 record and 121 points led the Colorado Avalanche to a number one seed and the Presidents’ Trophy. Many NHL analysts and fans believed that the Avalanche were the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. However, a four-game sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final ended those […] The post Avalanche’s Joe Sakic makes absolute promise about Cale Makar contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Colorado Eagles fall just short of Calder Cup bid

It was a much more exciting Western Conference Finals for the hockey team from up north, unfortunately the series ended in the same result. The Colorado Avalanche AHL affiliate Colorado Eagles made it to a Game 7 before falling 4-3 in a heartbreaking loss and series final. The Eagles were minutes away from a Calder […]

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog wins Masterton and Messier awards following injury battles

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog has become the first player in NHL history to win both the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier Leadership Award in the same season. For Avalanche fans who watched his long three-year journey back to the ice, the Masterton award feels long overdue. The road back for the […] The post Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog wins Masterton and Messier awards following injury battles appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Watch Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog’s family surprise him with Bill Masterton Trophy

It was quite the surprise for Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, who appeared in 60 games this season for his first regular-season action since 2021-22, which eventually culminated in the Stanley Cup. Landeskog, who didn’t play from the spring of 2022 to the spring of 2025, underwent four knee surgeries, including knee cartilage replacement surgery, […] The post Watch Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog’s family surprise him with Bill Masterton Trophy appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wild’s perfect trade offer for Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck

The Minnesota Wild had a very clear message from general manager Bill Guerin heading into the 2026 offseason: A top-six center is coming, one way or another. The Wild’s depth down the middle was brutally exposed against the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Michael McCarron and Marat Khusnutdinov combined for just seven points […] The post Wild’s perfect trade offer for Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Predators rumors: Will new president Chris MacFarland immediately retool Nashville’s roster?

The Nashville Predators are entering a new era under president and general manager Chris MacFarland, who joined the franchise after helping build the Colorado Avalanche team that won the Stanley Cup in 2022. The Predators aren’t currently close to championship contention after missing the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, but the goal […] The post Predators rumors: Will new president Chris MacFarland immediately retool Nashville’s roster? appeared first on ClutchPoints .