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Top 5 Remaining Pending UFAs for 2026 After Necas Comes Off The Board

Martin Necas is the latest pending UFA to sign on the dotted line, re-upping on an eight-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche . He joins an ever-growing list of big names dropping off the board for free agency next summer. But there are still some remaining pending UFAs for teams to keep a close eye on.  And as insider Elliotte Friedman noted on an appearance on NHL Network, "Whoever's left, their leverage rises and rises and rises." With that, let's have a look at the Top 5 remaining pe...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Preview: Colorado takes on Vegas in a Halloween matinee matchup

Colorado finally got back into the win column on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils, winning by a final score of 8-4. Today, they look to keep that momentum rolling against the Vegas Golden Knights, as they faceoff against them in a Halloween matinee matchup. This will be the first of three regular-season matchups […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Devils in the Details – 10/31/25: You Get What You Deserve Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links The Devils responded to Tuesday’s rough outing against the Avalanche by coming back with another brutal start. Ultimately it was too much to overcome, as the Devils dropped a 5-2 game to the Sharks. [Devils NHL] Sheldon Keefe: Marty talks here: Luke Hughes will be one of […]

From All About The Jersey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Will Tomas Hertl Score a Goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche on October 31?

Is Tomas Hertl likely to score a goal on Friday, when his Vegas Golden Knights meet the Colorado Avalanche at 4:00 PM ET? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the right bet. Tomas Hertl Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Hertl Goals Betting Stats In one game Hertl has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s topped the prop total. Hertl has recorded a point in six games this ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Friday, October 31, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche are slight favorites (-114) over the Vegas Golden Knights (-106) on Friday at 4 p.m. ET, at T-Mobile Arena. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-114) Underdog: Golden Knights (-106) Total: 6.5 Best Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 Time: 4 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Paradise, Nevada ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

NHL Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – October 31

Who’s a good bet score in the NHL on Friday? There are three games on the slate, and a full list of anytime goal-scorer odds is offered in this article. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Alex Ovechkin (Capitals) +110 to score Capitals vs. Islanders Game Time: 7 p.m. ET on Friday, October 31 Ovechkin’s stats: 2 goals in 10 games Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) +120 to score Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game Time: 4 p.m. ET on Friday, October 31 MacKinno...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Golden Knights vs. Avalanche NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Oct. 31

Best bets tips for Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche on Friday at T-Mobile Arena are available for you in this article, ahead of the opening faceoff at 4 p.m. ET. Best Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche +120 9 G in 11 GP Jack Eichel, Golden Knights +155 8 G in 10 GP Pavel Dorofeyev, Golden Knights +170 9 G in 10 GP Valeri Nichushkin, Avalanch...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Martin Nečas signs $92 million extension in Colorado

The writing was on the wall with where the new salary cap market was heading and the Colorado Avalanche decided to finally lock up their top line star Martin Nečas to an eight-year extension. The contract doesn’t come cheap after an offseason of the bar continually getting raised with new contract extensions on the projected […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

You Can Scratch Another Star Off the Potential 2026 Free Agent List

We keep talking about how limited the options are for teams to make significant improvement via free agency . One name many Blackhawks fans have liked for a couple years — including me — is now off the market for the 2026 shopping season. On Thursday, the Colorado Avalance signed forward Martin Nečas to a blockbuster contract. The deal is reportedly an eight-year, $92M extension ($11.5M AAV). MORE MARTY PARTIES IN COLORADO pic.twitter.com/MmnzVEAgp5 — Colorado Avalanche (@Avala...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Breaking: Avalanche Agree to Massive Martin Necas Extension

  The Colorado Avalanche have locked up Martin Necas for the long term, agreeing on an eight year, $92 million deal at a whopping $11.5 million AAV. According to Elliotte Friedman , the contract is  front-loaded with $60M in signing bonuses, and includes a full no-move clause for the first 7 years of the deal. It brings to an end, essentially, the long, drawn-out affair that began with the Avs’ sudden, shocking trade of superstar Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes for Necas la...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

4 Trade Targets Listed for New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils , despite a stumble against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, are off to a red-hot start to the season, at 8-2-0, leading the Metropolitan Division. So far, particularly with the sizzling performance of Jack Hughes, along with the rest of their top forwards, the preseason need of a top-six boost has fallen by the wayside at this point.  But as noted by New Jersey Hockey Now's James Nichols , reinforcements will be needed at some point, and they're still looking for ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Avalanche Have One Thing To Figure Out Before Getting Necas Signed

The Colorado Avalanche have an important stretch of months, or potentially shorter, ahead of them. There is not only Martin Necas, whom the team acquired last season, to sign, but more to solidify the future and remain a Stanley Cup contender. Necas is in the last year of his deal and is a UFA after the season, but Cale Makar is more important in the Avalanche's mind than Necas. The team would like to get both signed long-term, as they have been integral parts of the success during their time ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

NHL Rumors: 3 Trade Destinations For Sharks' Mario Ferraro

San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro has been a popular name in the rumor mill early on this season. The left-shot blueliner is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA), so he could be a very popular trade target around the NHL once we get closer to the trade deadline. Due to this, let's look at three teams who could look to acquire Ferraro this season.  Colorado Avalanche  The Avalanche could be a team to watch when it comes to Ferraro this season. When looking at their blueline,...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Avalanche sign minor league forward Tristen Nielsen

As the Colorado Avalanche enjoyed a day off, they still announced the signing this week of minor league forward Tristen Nielsen to a two-year NHL contract beginning this season. Per PuckPedia, the cap hit is $775 on a two-way deal with guarantees of $150K in year one and $225K in year two. The 25-year-old left […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Devils in the Details – 10/29/25: Welcome Back Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links The eight-game winning streak came to a screeching halt on Tuesday night against the Avalanche. The Devils made things interesting with a dramatic comeback attempt in the second period, but ultimately New Jersey gave up too many power play goals, Jacob Markstrom had a rough outing in […]

From All About The Jersey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Colorado buries Markstrom Under Avalanche of Goals

In an October during which just about everything had gone right for the New Jersey Devils while winning eight of their first nine games, the same cannot be said for their No. 1 goalie. Jacob Markstrom, brought in two summers ago, to shore up the team’s shaky net-minding and give them a veteran presence in […]

From All About The Jersey | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Recap: Olofsson hat trick fuels Avs over Devils in rematch

To conclude this busy stretch of the early season schedule, the Colorado Avalanche engaged in an immediate rematch with the New Jersey Devils hoping to avenge their 4-3 loss in overtime from Sunday afternoon. On the back of a Victor Olofsson hat trick the Avalanche did just that in a wild 8-4 finish on Frozen […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils (7:00 p.m.)

The Avalanche had a busy weekend on the East Coast, but unfortunately, it wasn’t a very fruitful trip. We thought Colorado got off to a tremendous start until we saw how things have started for the Devils, who have amassed 16/18 possible points out of the gate. The Avalanche did all they could to scratch […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

2025-26 Gamethread #10: New Jersey Devils at Colorado Avalanche

The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (8-1-0) at the Colorado Avalanche (5-1-4). Avs blog: Mile High Hockey. The Time: 9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MT) The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN, Radio — Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: I wrote the preview for today. The Song of the Day: Last game, I made the song […]

From All About The Jersey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Game Preview #10: New Jersey Devils at Colorado Avalanche

The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (8-1-0) at the Colorado Avalanche (5-1-4). Avs blog: Mile High Hockey. The Time: 9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MT) The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN, Radio — Devils Hockey Network Late Night Rematch, West Coast Trip After playing Sunday’s game in the early afternoon in Newark, Devils fans will have […]

From All About The Jersey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Avalanche vs. Devils Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche are moderate favorites (-160) on home ice versus the New Jersey Devils (+134) at Ball Arena on Tuesday. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Devils Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-160) Underdog: Devils (+134) Total: 6 Best Avalanche vs. Devils Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Devils Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Denver, Colorado Venue: Ball Arena Live Stream: Wa...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Preview: Avs host Devils in quick rematch

The Avalanche had a busy weekend on the East Coast, but unfortunately, it wasn’t a very fruitful trip. We thought Colorado got off to a tremendous start until we saw how things have started for the Devils, who have amassed 16/18 possible points out of the gate. The Avalanche did all they could to scratch […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Game Preview: Hurricanes return home for rematch with Vegas

The Carolina Hurricanes finally return to their home ice after a lengthy and troublesome six-game road trip to accommodate the North Carolina State Fair. The results were more than acceptable, as the Hurricanes swept California before taking one of three against the top teams the Western Conference has to offer, beating the Colorado Avalanche but […]

From Canes Country | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Will Valeri Nichushkin Score a Goal vs. the New Jersey Devils on October 28?

On Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET, the Colorado Avalanche play the New Jersey Devils — will Valeri Nichushkin score a goal? There are stats and insights below, to help you make the best wager. Valeri Nichushkin Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Devils Anytime Goal Odds: +165 (Bet $10 to win $16.50 if he scores a goal) Nichushkin Goals Betting Stats Nichushkin has not yet eclipsed a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (two opportunities with a set points prop). Nichushkin has put up ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Will Valeri Nichushkin Score a Goal vs. the New Jersey Devils on October 28?

On Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET, the Colorado Avalanche play the New Jersey Devils — will Valeri Nichushkin score a goal? There are stats and insights below, to help you make the best wager. Valeri Nichushkin Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Devils Anytime Goal Odds: +165 (Bet $10 to win $16.50 if he scores a goal) Nichushkin Goals Betting Stats Nichushkin has not yet eclipsed a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (two opportunities with a set points prop). Nichushkin has put up ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read