Colorado Avalanche rank No. 25 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Colorado Avalanche rank No. 25 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

If you ever wanted to know how much a star was worth, Colorado’s rating is a good answer. 27 in 2023 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Below NHL average Analysis: Ritchie is a player with all the aesthetic tools. 31 in 2023 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Above NHL average Compete: NHL average Analysis: Gulyayev has obvious offensive talents as he has clear NHL skating, hands and vision. 75 in 2020 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Analysis: Foudy had a strong season in the AHL, scoring 36 points in 46 games, and got some time with the Avs as well. 28 in 2021 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Below NHL average Compete: Below NHL average Shot: High-end Analysis: Olausson had a fine first year in the AHL scoring 20 points for the Eagles.

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St. Louis Blues rank No. 16 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

St. Louis Blues rank No. 16 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2024

New York Times  

The St. Louis Blues are treading water as an organization. 23 in 2022 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: Below NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Above NHL average Compete: NHL average Shot: High-end Analysis: Snuggerud was one of the best forwards in the Big Ten last season and an important part of Team USA’s gold medal …

Stars host the Avalanche with 3-1 series lead
7 months, 1 week ago

Stars host the Avalanche with 3-1 series lead

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Dallas; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Stars -145, Avalanche +122; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Stars lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. Miro Heiskanen has scored four goals with seven …

Avalanche and Stars square off with series tied 1-1
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Avalanche and Stars square off with series tied 1-1

Associated Press  

Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Avalanche -129, Stars +109; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars are in a 1-1 series tie in the second round of the NHL Playoffs. Wyatt Johnston has five goals and three assists over the …

Avalanche bring 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Stars
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Avalanche bring 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Stars

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Dallas; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Stars -131, Avalanche +110; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Avalanche lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Dallas Stars in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Avalanche have a 20-10-2 record in games …

Avalanche, Jets square off with series tied 1-1
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Avalanche, Jets square off with series tied 1-1

Associated Press  

Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Avalanche -171, Jets +143; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets are in a 1-1 series tie in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. Kyle Connor has scored six goals and added nine assists …

Wild visit the Avalanche after Kaprizov’s 2-goal game
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Wild visit the Avalanche after Kaprizov’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild visit the Colorado Avalanche after Kirill Kaprizov’s two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Wild’s 4-0 win. The Wild serve 11.7 penalty minutes per game to rank fourth in league play. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 5-4-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.2 assists, 2.9 penalties and …

Central Division-leading Stars visit the Avalanche
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Central Division-leading Stars visit the Avalanche

Associated Press  

Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Sunday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Avalanche -128, Stars +108; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Central Division-leading Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche have a +54 scoring differential, with 285 total goals scored and 231 conceded. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 6-3-1, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.1 assists, 2.9 penalties …

Avalanche take on the Oilers after Drouin’s 2-goal performance
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Avalanche take on the Oilers after Drouin’s 2-goal performance

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -125, Avalanche +105; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Edmonton Oilers after Jonathan Drouin’s two-goal game against the Minnesota Wild in the Avalanche’s 5-2 win. The Avalanche have a +58 scoring differential, with 283 total goals scored and 225 allowed. …

Oilers take on the Avalanche following Hyman’s hat trick
9 months, 1 week ago

Oilers take on the Avalanche following Hyman’s hat trick

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Colorado Avalanche after Zach Hyman recorded a hat trick in the Oilers’ 7-2 win over the Washington Capitals. Mikko Rantanen has scored five goals with 14 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 7-2-1, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.2 assists, …

Avalanche take win streak into matchup with the Canucks
9 months, 1 week ago

Avalanche take win streak into matchup with the Canucks

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, British Columbia; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Canucks -112, Avalanche -109; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche will attempt to keep their four-game win streak alive when they visit the Vancouver Canucks. LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 5-4-1, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.2 assists, 3.1 penalties and 6.5 penalty minutes while …

Avalanche play the Lightning following Lehkonen’s 2-goal showing
10 months, 1 week ago

Avalanche play the Lightning following Lehkonen’s 2-goal showing

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Artturi Lehkonen’s two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Avalanche’s 6-3 win. Mikko Rantanen has scored seven goals with six assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 7-3-0, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.5 assists, …

Avalanche enter matchup against the Capitals on losing streak
10 months, 1 week ago

Avalanche enter matchup against the Capitals on losing streak

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche look to break their four-game slide with a victory over the Washington Capitals. The Avalanche serve 10.0 penalty minutes per game to rank 10th in NHL play. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 3-5-2, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.8 penalties and 8.9 penalty minutes while giving …

Ducks bring road win streak into game against the Avalanche
1 year, 1 month ago

Ducks bring road win streak into game against the Avalanche

Associated Press  

Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Avalanche -300, Ducks +235; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks visit the Colorado Avalanche looking to extend a five-game road winning streak. Frank Vatrano has scored seven goals and added four assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 5-5-0, averaging 3.3 …

Who are the NHL’s top 10 regression candidates for 2023-24?
1 year, 2 months ago

Who are the NHL’s top 10 regression candidates for 2023-24?

New York Times  

Which NHL players could be poised to take a step back in 2023-24? It may not seem like a huge difference but if he maintained his career-average shooting percentage with the exact same shot volume as last season, he’d have 25 goals instead of 33. It’s also worth noting that Killorn shot just over 20 percent at five-on-five last season, …

Vancouver Canucks rank No. 24 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Vancouver Canucks rank No. 24 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Canucks are in a tough spot. 11 in 2023 Tier: Bubble top and middle of the lineup player Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Analysis: Willander’s skating is his main asset for the NHL; he is one of the best skaters in the 2023 draft. Aatu Raty, C 11/14/2002 …

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

Flags fly forever, so I don’t think the Vegas fans and hockey ops are too worried about a light farm system right now. 48 in 2022 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Below NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Analysis: Sapovaliv didn’t have an overly productive OHL season, but he was excellent …

Tampa Bay Lightning rank No. 31 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Tampa Bay Lightning rank No. 31 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Lightning have gone as all in as they can be on trying to win, and have moved a ton of picks and prospects in the process. 37 in 2023 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: Above NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Analysis: Gauthier has very good skill and offensive …

Boston Bruins rank No. 32 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Boston Bruins rank No. 32 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

Boston hasn’t had many picks in the last few years, and among the high picks they have had it’s hard to spot many guys who have spiked in value since then. 58 in 2020 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Poor Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Analysis: Lohrei is a big defenseman who …

Toronto Maple Leafs rank No. 27 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs rank No. 27 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Leafs have traded a lot of their draft capital the past few seasons. 38 in 2022 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Below NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Shot: Above NHL average Analysis: Minten had a good season playing a big role on a top WHL team. 64 in 2020 …

Pittsburgh Penguins rank No. 29 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Pittsburgh Penguins rank No. 29 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Penguins added a player I am high on in Brayden Yager, and their first-round pick from the prior season, Owen Pickering, took positive steps. 14 in 2023 Tier: Bubble top and middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Shot: High-end Analysis: Yager is a player with …

New York Islanders rank No. 30 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

New York Islanders rank No. 30 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Islanders haven’t picked in the first round in four years, so this system is predictably bleak. 49 in 2023 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Below NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Analysis: Nelson’s toolkit is undeniably intriguing. 57 in 2019 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Below NHL …

Edmonton Oilers rank No. 28 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Edmonton Oilers rank No. 28 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Filip Zadina was a key subtraction from the Oilers’ system this year. 8 in 2019 Tier: Bubble top and middle of the lineup player Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Below NHL average Compete: NHL average Analysis: Broberg played a limited minute role on the …

Avalanche bring 4-game win streak into matchup with the Ducks
1 year, 8 months ago

Avalanche bring 4-game win streak into matchup with the Ducks

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks Anaheim, California; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Avalanche -304, Ducks +244; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Anaheim Ducks looking to build upon a four-game win streak. LAST 10 GAMES: Ducks: 0-9-1, averaging 1.8 goals, 3.3 assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.1 penalty minutes while giving up 4.2 goals …

Stars bring road winning streak into game against the Avalanche
1 year, 8 months ago

Stars bring road winning streak into game against the Avalanche

Associated Press  

Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Avalanche -141, Stars +120; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars hit the road against the Colorado Avalanche looking to extend a three-game road winning streak. The Avalanche have a 21-10-2 record in games they convert at least one power play. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: …

Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Rasmus Dahlin tops the list
1 year, 11 months ago

Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Rasmus Dahlin tops the list

New York Times  

Welcome to the midseason update of the under-23 NHL player rankings for the 2022-23 season. 2 in 2019 Skating: Below NHL average Puck skills: Above NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Aug. 2022 Ranking: 48 Analysis: Kakko’s had a positive season with the Rangers. 16 in 2020 Skating: NHL average Puck skills: Below NHL average Hockey …

Six Avalanche observations: Artturi Lehkonen’s injury, Alex Galchenyuk’s start, more
2 years ago

Six Avalanche observations: Artturi Lehkonen’s injury, Alex Galchenyuk’s start, more

New York Times  

Colorado’s top three players — Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen — have been healthy the entire season. Here’s the current injury list after Artturi Lehkonen left Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury: Gabriel Landeskog — Out 12 weeks as of mid-October, so likely looking at an early 2023 return Valeri Nichushkin — Coach Jared Bednar said ahead of …

Seattle Kraken rank No. 15 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Seattle Kraken rank No. 15 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022

New York Times  

Seattle shoots up from dead last in the 2021 rankings after a strong 2022 draft class, and good progress from their 2021 draftees this past season. 4 in 2022 Tier: Bubble NHL All-Star and top of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Above NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Shot: Above NHL average Analysis: …

Colorado Avalanche rank No. 23 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Colorado Avalanche rank No. 23 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022

New York Times  

That you see the subtractions and graduations mentioned above and the fact Colorado didn’t pick until the sixth round in the 2022 draft, and they are still the 23rd-ranked pipeline shows how well things are going for the reigning champions. 4 in 2019 Tier: Bubble NHL All-Star and top of the lineup player Skating: High-end Puck skills: NHL average Hockey …

Boston Bruins rank No. 32 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Boston Bruins rank No. 32 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022

New York Times  

The Bruins being in last place is a combination of a lack of picks, and the few picks they’ve had — such as John Beecher — not developing all that well. 21 in 2021 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Below NHL average Analysis: Lysell had a …

Seattle Kraken 2022 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick
2 years, 5 months ago

Seattle Kraken 2022 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick

New York Times  

Corey Pronman details what to expect from the Seattle Kraken’s new prospects and how they fit into the farm system. Jagger Firkus, RW, MOOSE JAW April 29, 2004 | 5′ 10″ | 151 pounds Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Shot: High-end Player comparable: Eeli Tolvanen …

Avalanche visit the Lightning with 3-2 series lead
2 years, 5 months ago

Avalanche visit the Lightning with 3-2 series lead

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -117, Lightning -104; over/under is 6 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Avalanche lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 lead in the series. Valeri Nichushkin has scored six goals and added two …

Colorado brings 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Tampa Bay
2 years, 6 months ago

Colorado brings 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Tampa Bay

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT STANLEY CUP FINAL: Avalanche lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-1 lead in the series. The Lightning rank second in NHL play serving 11.0 penalty minutes per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 8-1-1, averaging 4.5 …

Colorado visits Tampa Bay with 2-1 series lead
2 years, 6 months ago

Colorado visits Tampa Bay with 2-1 series lead

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -112, Lightning -108; over/under is 6 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Avalanche lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 lead in the series. Ondrej Palat has scored seven goals and added five …

Avalanche acquire Artturi Lehkonen from Canadiens for Justin Barron, 2024 second-round pick
2 years, 9 months ago

Avalanche acquire Artturi Lehkonen from Canadiens for Justin Barron, 2024 second-round pick

New York Times  

The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Artturi Lehkonen from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Justin Barron and a 2024 second-round draft pick on Monday, the team announced. 25 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft by the Avalanche after spending four seasons with the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. It's a tough loss for the Avalanche …

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