Brock Nelson Believes The Avalanche Are Hungrier Than Ever

TRENDING2026-27 NBA schedule is outNFL preseason updatesDaniels wants LSU to return Heisman29 Days of Fantasy: UltraLakers being sold for $12.5BStory byRyan O’HaraThu, August 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesWhat's Standing Between the Avalanche and Another Stanley Cup?The Colorado Avalanche remain Stanley Cup contenders, but secondary scoring, goaltending, defensive depth and playoff execution could determine their postseason fate.Colorado Avalanche On SIWhat Would Make the 2026-27 Season a Success for the Avalanche?The Stanley Cup will always be the ultimate goal in Colorado, but determining success might not be that easy in Denver.Colorado Avalanche On SIWill the Avalanche Be Forced to Let Their Stanley Cup Hero Walk?The Avalanche may love what Artturi Lehkonen brings, but his age, injury history and next contract could force Colorado into an incredibly difficult decision.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheAdvertisementAdvertisementAvalanche Have Weapon No Other NHL Team Could Match Last SeasonThe Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup contenders once again and this is a big reason why.Colorado Avalanche On SIValeri Nichushkin Opens Up About Avalanche Trade, Leaving Denver In Russian InterviewIn a recent interview with Russian outlet RB Sport, former Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin spoke about the trade that […] The post Valeri Nichushkin Opens Up About Avalanche Trade, Leaving Denver In Russian Interview appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowRanking the NHL Western Conference’s Four Best TeamsThe 2025-2026 Western Conference playoffs were full of fresh faces and exciting upsets. The best teams in the Western Conference have talented and experienced rosters. Fans can expect the 2026-2027 season to bring more competition, exciting games, and a fight for each and every playoff spot. These four teams are undoubtedly the strongest in the […] The post Ranking the NHL Western Conference’s Four Best Teams appeared first on The Lead.The LeadSam Malinski, Martin Necas Recognized for Recent Breakout Season with AvalancheMartin Necas and Sam Malinski each had breakout seasons in 2025-26 that greatly contributed to the success of the Colorado Avalanche.Colorado Avalanche On SIInsider Delivers the Latest on Cale Makar’s Contract Negotiations With ColoradoThe Colorado Avalanche are one of the favorites heading into this upcoming 2026-2027 season. They are coming off a strong presidents-trophy winning campaign, in which the team posted a 55-16-11 record with 121 points. However, the team failed to bring home the Stanley Cup in the postseason as they were swept in the western conference […] The post Insider Delivers the Latest on Cale Makar’s Contract Negotiations With Colorado appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYColorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #17 Tory PitnerA promising prospect from an NCAA Championship team.SB NationColorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #18 Domenick FensoreJust depth for the Eagles or an option for the Avalanche?SB NationDeen’s Daily: Schwartz’s Role With the Avalanche; Sportsbooks Odds; Red Wings Fall From GraceJaden Schwartz has a chance to be an underrated success story among the players who changed teams this summer. How […] The post Deen’s Daily: Schwartz’s Role With the Avalanche; Sportsbooks Odds; Red Wings Fall From Grace appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowCanada Has The "Motivation To Just Beat" USA After A Difficult YearFrom top to bottom, Canada's national women's hockey team programs have the "motivation to just beat" the USA after the difficult results of the past year. That's the goal at the Summer Series, including for Canada's top netminding prospect Ève Gascon.The Hockey NewsDeen’s Daily: MacFarland’s Career Trajectory; Red Wings Goaltending Rotation; Bruins Next CaptainChris MacFarland has had quite the career trajectory leading up to his current position in Nashville. How did he get […] The post Deen’s Daily: MacFarland’s Career Trajectory; Red Wings Goaltending Rotation; Bruins Next Captain appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche need to lock up star player before it’s too lateThe new CBA makes the timing even more important.The Big LeadAvalanche Mailbag: Will Jared Bednar Change His Approach With Young Players?Question from Peter Do you think head coach Jared Bednar will actually play the young guys more to get a […] The post Avalanche Mailbag: Will Jared Bednar Change His Approach With Young Players? appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowPredicting Avalanche Star Martin Necas' Stats for the 2026-27 SeasonMartin Necas had a career year last season when he scored 100 points. Here's what the Avalanche star could realistically do in his second full season with the team.Colorado Avalanche On SINorris Trophy winner Werenski ties his future with Blue Jackets to playoff push after trade vetoZach Werenski would like to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets long term, even though there are two seasons left on his current contract. The reigning Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s best defenseman reiterated on Thursday that the Blue Jackets must become a contender if he is to stay in central Ohio beyond the 2027-28 season.Associated PressThe Biggest Question Facing Jaden Schwartz With AvalancheIn a recent story for Sportsnet, David Morassutti highlighted 12 under-the-radar acquisitions who could surprise with their new clubs next […] The post The Biggest Question Facing Jaden Schwartz With Avalanche appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowCanucks Have Major Incentive to Tank in 2026-27The Vancouver Canucks have a very good incentive to tank in 2026-27, one that could radically push the rebuild forward. The post Canucks Have Major Incentive to Tank in 2026-27 appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYGolden Knights’ Stanley Cup Final Decision Named Among NHL’s WorstThe Vegas Golden Knights came within two victories of another Stanley Cup championship last season.One decision from that run is drawing considerably less praise.Bleacher Report’s Adam Gretz included former coach John Tortorella’s playoff choices on his list of the eight worst decisions from the 2025-26 NHL season, with his handling of the goaltending situation during […] The post Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Final Decision Named Among NHL’s Worst appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY