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The Minnesota Wild are clearly going to look to upgrade the center position this offseason. While there were other problems up against the Colorado Avalanche in the second round, their center depth got the better of them as Joel Eriksson Ek was out for the series and the lack of true star power down...
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The Colorado Avalanche lost their general manager recently when Chris MacFarland departed for Nashville, where the Predators announced him as their new president of hockey operations and general manager. Joe Sakic has stepped back into the GM role on an interim basis, with Avalanche governor Josh Kroenke announcing Sakic will hold the position for the foreseeable future. The question of who eventually follows Sakic into the chair is one the organization is already quietly working through, ...
The Colorado Eagles scored three goals in a span of less than three minutes early in the second period and went on to defeat Chicago, 7-3, in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at Allstate Arena on Friday.
The Minnesota Wild season came to an end in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as they fell to the Colorado Avalanche. Now, many players have to make decisions about their future. Mats Zuccarello recently declared he was not going to retire. Now, another player from the Wild has decided not to retire, […] The post Wild forward Marcus Johansson signs in Sweden after 16 years in NHL appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It was an eventful Memorial Cup for Colorado Avalanche prospect Christian Humphreys. First, outrage occurred when he was involved in a controversial play in the round-robin portion as the video shows Humphreys receiving three stomps in the ankle region. Eventually it was determined that the play was against the rules and Chicoutimi defenseman Jordan Tourigny […]
Trailing by two goals midway through the third period, the Carolina Hurricanes got off the mat and stunningly forged ahead on goals from Logan Stankoven (at 10:20), Mark Jankowski (at 12:46) and Jordan Staal (at 15:25), weathered the storm of a late Mark Stone marker that tied the game with 1:21 remaining in regulation, and then won it when Seth Jarvis unleashed a one-timer that blew up by Carter Hart, with Tomas Hertl in the sin bin, 3:56 into overtime that gave the Canes a 4-3 victory over t...
In the end, no one can really be angry at former general manager Chris MacFarland for leaving the Colorado Avalanche. The post Nobody can be angry at Chris MacFarland for leaving Colorado appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
The Colorado Avalanche lost in the Western Conference Final to the Vegas Golden Knights after an elite season. It was a disappointing end, and Colorado immediately lost a key piece of the front office. The Avalanche lost GM Chris MacFarland to the same role with the Nashville Predators. According to reports, they could have stopped […] The post Avalanche rumors: Colorado wouldn’t give Chris MacFarland a promotion before Predators hire appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As the Colorado Avalanche reluctantly begin their offseason sooner than they’d hoped, there’s little opportunity to make big changes but no team ever returns completely intact so there will be some transactions moving forward. Also, a couple contract negotiations with Cale Makar and Jack Drury are looming large, how to handle Ilya Nabokov and a […]
The Vegas Golden Knights have been at the top of their game in the playoffs, and they are peaking at the right time. Coming off a four-game sweep of the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals, however, the Golden Knights did not start the Stanley Cup Final on an ideal note. They fell down […] The post Tomas Hertl’s perfect reaction to Golden Knights’ Game 1 comeback: ‘We never give up’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Colorado Avalanche will have to find a new general manager after Chris MacFarland joined the Nashville Predators this week.
Former Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland was hired Tuesday as the Nashville Predators' GM and president of hockey operations. Not only was it a savvy hire, but it makes a different team look bad.
We got word that the Colorado Avalanche granted the Nashville Predators permission to speak with Chris MacFarland about the Predators’ General Manager position. That news quickly led to the announcement of his hiring and his move on from the Avalanche organization. The former GM in Colorado just so happens to be proven and beloved Avalanche […]
Chris MacFarland's departure has put Joe Sakic back in the GM seat. What does that mean for the Avalanche? The post Avalanche losing MacFarland hands the spotlight back to Sakic appeared first on Mile High Sports .
Sakic had been Colorado’s GM from 2014 until 2022.
The Colorado Avalanche underwent a major front-office change on Tuesday when general manager Chris MacFarland departed to take over hockey operations for the Nashville Predators. But another prominent figure appears set to remain in place: head coach Jared Bednar. Joe Sakic, who promoted MacFarland in 2022, will resume general manager duties for the foreseeable future, […] The post Avalanche rumors: Colorado won’t fire Jared Bednar after Chris MacFarland departure appeared first on ClutchPoi...
The Colorado Avalanche are opting for stability following a dramatic front-office shakeup after a painful end to their 2025-26 NHL season. Joe Sakic is set to resume general manager duties, and head coach Jared Bednar is expected to remain behind…
The Colorado Avalanche are seeing a change in the front office and it is one that most people would not expect was coming. The post Avalanche seeing a front office change, but not one you expect appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
MacFarland, who has served as GM of the Avalanche for four years, could be eyeing an elevated role with the division rival Predators.
Manny Malhotra is taking the jump from leading the Vancouver Canucks' AHL affiliate to coaching the NHL team through their upcoming rebuild.
The Vegas Golden Knights prepare to play Game 1 on Tuesday of the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas is skating with confidence, after sweeping the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final. The Golden Knights are also healthy, heading into Game 1. “With Jeremy Lauzon healthy enough to play Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, […] The post Stanley Cup Final Game 1 injury update makes for first since Golden Knights season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It was a stellar year for the Colorado Avalanche, winning the Presidents’ Trophy as the top regular-season team in the NHL. While the season ended at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals, general manager Chris MacFarland is a nominee for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. […] The post Predators poach Chris MacFarland from Avalanche to lead hockey operations appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In a significant turn of events, the Colorado Avalanche have granted permission to the Nashville Predators to speak with general manager Chris MacFarland. The Nashville Predators have been given permission to speak with Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland, according to sources. See where it goes from there. — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 2, 2026 Insider Elliotte Friedman writes, however, that, according to his sources, "the biggest question is: what exactly is the title, role a...
Getting more out of less is the best trait a coach can have. Denver Pioneers head coach David Carle has it. The post Strike 1: Should the Avalanche promote Jared Bednar to GM, hire David Carle as coach? appeared first on Mile High Sports .