Nathan MacKinnon Defends Jared Bednar After Watching Carolina Stay The Course

TRENDINGFantasy Football rankingsAlonso's 300th HRArch Manning apologizesCampeones Cup showdownMLB playoff pictureStory byStory byNathan MacKinnon Defends Jared Bednar After Watching Carolina Stay The CourseRyan O’HaraWed, September 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesWhy the Avalanche's Regular Season Record May Not Matter Nearly as Much This YearThe Avalanche may not dominate the regular season like they did a year ago, but their ability to enter the playoffs healthy, deeper and tougher could ultimately matter far more.The Hockey News - Colorado Avalanche3 reasons why the Colorado Avalanche might regress this seasonAnd 3 reasons why Colorado can improve this sesson.SB NationCarolina Hurricanes Rod Brind’Amour Doesn’t Hold Back on Alexander Nikishin Trade RealityIt’s possible that the Carolina Hurricanes may make a final decision on defenseman Alexander Nikishin and his future with the organization in the coming days. One of the biggest storylines in the NHL is whether the defending Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes will trade away their 24-year-old defenseman before the season opens up. Reports have flooded […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Rod Brind’Amour Doesn’t Hold Back on Alexander Nikishin Trade Reality appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementJoe Sakic Will Remain Avalanche GM After AllJoe Sakic's temporary return to the Avalanche's general manager role is now expected to become permanent after Colorado's playoff loss reignited his competitive fire.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheJoe Sakic to Remain Avalanche General ManagerBefore training camp arrives, the Colorado Avalanche have made it clear that their General Manager is Joe Sakic. At least for now.On Monday, Avalanche Beat Writer for the Denver Gazette, Evan Rawal, learned that Sakic will be the GM full-time moving forward; team sources confirmed.For the time being, there will not be a GM search […] The post Joe Sakic to Remain Avalanche General Manager appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanadian Star Dealing With Injury Ahead Of Crucial Avalanche SeasonCanada’s star defenseman is dealing with a lower-body injury that could keep him off the ice when the Colorado Avalanche open training camp Thursday.The Hockey NewsCarolina Hurricanes Young Star Reportedly Firm in Trade RequestAfter years of building an amazing culture under Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour, it all paid off for the Carolina Hurricanes […]SportsnautStanley Cup champion officially demands a trade from the HurricanesCoach Rod Brind'Amour ain't happy lolHockeyFeed3 Under-the-Radar Avalanche Storylines to Follow In 2026-27With Thursday marking the official start of Colorado Avalanche training camp, I thought it was a good time to bring […]Colorado Hockey NowCale Makar Is Dealing With An Injury As Avalanche Training Camp NearsCale Makar is dealing with a lower-body injury that could keep the Avalanche superstar off the ice when training camp opens Thursday.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheCarolina Hurricanes Get New Alexander Nikishin Development After Trade RequestThe 2026-27 NHL season is getting awfully close, and there are starting to be minor transactions taking place across the league as organizations gear up for the marathon that is an 82-game NHL campaign. One of the biggest storylines around the NHL is what the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes will do with their […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Get New Alexander Nikishin Development After Trade Request appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBrett Kulak Excited for Stability with Avalanche After ‘Tough’ YearIt took veteran defenseman Brett Kulak some time to digest the way the Colorado Avalanche’s season ended last May. Once […]Colorado Hockey NowCale Makar Expected to Miss Start of Avalanche Training CampThe Colorado Avalanche are unlikely to have Cale Makar for the start of training camp, head coach Jared Bednar announced […]Colorado Hockey NowCarolina Hurricanes Get New Alexander Nikishin Trade Development After Scenery Change RequestThe 2026-27 NHL season is getting awfully close, and there are starting to be minor transactions taking place across the league as organizations gear up for the marathon that is an 82-game NHL campaign. One of the biggest storylines around the NHL is what the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes will do with their […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Get New Alexander Nikishin Trade Development After Scenery Change Request appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMHH Roundtable: Pre-Camp ThoughtsIt’s a big week for the Colorado Avalanche with the start of training camp tomorrow and the first regular season game on the 2026-27 season just around the corner. Here are our thoughts heading into this busy time period. With Cale Makar’s contract extension now official, what expectations (if any) have changed for him and […]SB NationThree Years Away Changed Gabriel Landeskog’s Perspective ForeverAfter missing three seasons because of a devastating knee injury, Gabriel Landeskog returned to the NHL with a renewed appreciation for every part of the game—and insists he still has more hockey left to play.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheFormer Avalanche Stanley Cup Champion Signs $22.2 Million Extension With Original Six FranchiseAlex Newhook has turned his opportunity in Montreal into a major payday, signing a four-year, $22.2 million extension with the Canadiens after beginning his career as a first-round pick and Stanley Cup champion with the Avalanche.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheAlexander Nikishin Reportedly Seeking "Change of Scenery"The rookie Russian blueliner reportedly wants out of Carolina, potentially seeking a larger role and increased power-play minutes that the Hurricanes' current depth chart simply cannot provide.The Hockey News - Carolina HurricanesHurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin’s Top Landing Spot After ‘Change of Scenery’ RequestCarolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin remains an unsigned restricted free agent.After winning the highly touted Stanley Cup last season, the 24-year-old star could soon be on his way out.According to Pierre LaBrun of The Athletic, he has been persistent in his search for a “change of scenery.”Potential Landing Spot To Provide Hurricanes’ Nikishin With ‘Change […] The post Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin’s Top Landing Spot After ‘Change of Scenery’ Request appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY