The Colorado Avalanche have fallen on hard times. The franchise has been one of the league's biggest embarrassments for the last few years, and things don't appear to be getting better anytime soon. With the 2017 NHL Draft approaching, should the team trade Nathan MacKinnon? MacKinnon was one the most highly touted draft prospects in quite some time. After a rookie season which saw him record 63 points, his play
When Patrick Roy was announced as the Colorado Avalanche head coach and Vice President of Hockey Operations, May 23, 2013, the Avalanche fans were beyond excited. The legend that captured the NHL record for most wins by a goaltender, while driving the team to the 2001 Stanley Cup championship and whose number, “33”, was immortalized in the rafters of the Pepsi Center, was coming back. After coaching in the QMJHL,
Last year’s Stanley Cup champions, the Chicago Blackhawks, came out of the Western Conference’s Central Division. Will the same division produce the 2015-16 season champions? We wouldn’t bet against it. This is our 2015-16 Central Division preview. Colorado Avalanche Defense was the weakest point for a weak team in Colorado last year. The offseason addition of veteran D Francois Beauchemin will help, but it won’t matter much unless the offense
It was bound to happen at some point. Ryan O'Reilly wasn't going to last as a member of the Colorado Avalanche. And when the team traded for Carl Soderberg, O'Reilly's fate became clear. Colorado intended to move him. Indeed, Colorado did move O'Reilly prior to the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. It's a fresh start for both teams, as Colorado gets a chance to add some fresh young talent into its
[caption id="attachment_20270" align="aligncenter" width="652"] Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images[/caption] ANN ARBOR – Team USA unveiled their 2014 Winter Olympic Games men's hockey roster, shortly after Toronto's shootout win over Detroit in the 2014 Winter Classic. There were some snubs, some new faces, and some returning members of the 2010 team. First off are the forwards. The team features a nice blend of skilled scorers, as well as gritty defensive forwards. The
[caption id="attachment_18492" align="aligncenter" width="594"] (Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America)[/caption] It's hard to believe that over one month has passed since the start of the 2013-14 NHL season, which began on October 1st. Many surprise teams have taken the league by storm, while some disappointments have upset their respective fan bases. There is one conference that has annihilated the other, along with many other intriguing storylines. Here are the power rankings
Seth Jones had it all going for him coming into the 2013 NHL Draft. His father Popeye Jones played basketball for the Denver Nuggets. The team picking #1 is from the same area, the Colorado Avalanche. During his playing days, Popeye asked Joe Sakic, an Avalanche legend, for advice on Seth playing hockey. Jones was rated the number one prospect by NHL Central Scouting. Colorado had a huge need for
After a two-week rest, Inside Sports is ready to type away once again. My apologies for the unannounced vacation. And away we go. PENGUINS DOMINATE SERIES AGAINST OTTAWA As of publication, the Pens hold a 3-1 series lead over the Ottawa Senators. Some big scores came in the Pens 7-3 win over the Sens in game four Wednesday night. James Neal and Jarome Iginla had two goals apiece. With the
The Chicago Blackhawks are the only team left unbeaten in regulation and they remain atop the rankings. There is a little movement among the top five. Chicago Blackhawks (12-0-3) Last Week:1 - Is there any doubt as to who is the best team in hockey is? The Hawks have yet to lose in regulation, thanks to that high powered offense. Even with Corey Crawford missing the last two games the Blackhawks keep
Two-weeks into the season and already we are seeing which teams are poised to make deep playoff run. Here is the first NHL power ranking from The Inscriber. San Jose Sharks (7-0-1 15pts)- It was definitely a close call between first and second this week. The Sharks just lost their first game of the season on Saturday in a shootout. They have the third best offense in the Western Confernce
