Popular Former Avalanche Forward Calls It A Career After 12 NHL Seasons

TRENDINGMLB wild-card previewGiants release OBJNFL Power RankingsWeek 4 Waiver WireLatest NBA updatesStory byStory byPopular Former Avalanche Forward Calls It A Career After 12 NHL SeasonsRyan O’HaraTue, September 29, 2026 at 10:28 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFormer Avalanche Forward Announces RetirementFormer Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Nieto announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday, bringing an end to a 12-year […]Colorado Hockey NowFormer Penguins Forward Announces Retirement After 12 NHL SeasonsThis former Penguins forward has announced his retirement.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL veteran Matt Nieto announces his retirement at just 33 years oldInjuries have taken their toll.HockeyFeedAdvertisementAdvertisementPenguins’ 12-Year Veteran Retires At Age 33A quality NHL veteran who spent the last two years of his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins is hanging up his skates. Matt Nieto announced Monday that he’s retiring from professional hockey. Nieto cited injuries in his announcement that confirmed that he was done with hockey for good at age 33. He had actually already […] The post Penguins’ 12-Year Veteran Retires At Age 33 appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFormer Avalanche Defenseman Turns Toronto PTO Into $1.4 Million NHL ContractFormer Avalanche defenseman Nick Blankenburg has turned his Toronto PTO into a one-year, $1.4 million contract after making an impression with the Maple Leafs.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheWeekly Cupcakes: TJ Hughes set to start season with the AvsColorado Avalanche News News Around the LeagueSB NationAvalanche Promote Andrew Cogliano To Assistant General ManagerAndrew Cogliano’s rise from Avalanche Stanley Cup champion to front-office executive continues as Colorado promotes him to assistant general manager, potentially putting him on a long-term path toward an even bigger role within the organization.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheAvalanche Enter Opening Night With Little Room for ErrorThe Avalanche's championship-caliber core remains intact, but a lean opening roster puts added importance on the depth surrounding its stars.Colorado Avalanche On SIAvalanche Submit 20-Man Roster On Eve of 2026-27 SeasonWWith NHL rosters due at 3 p.m. MT on Monday, the Colorado Avalanche had no choice but to submit a […]Colorado Hockey NowNicolas Roy And Martin Necas’ Journey Comes Full Circle In ColoradoNicolas Roy watched Martin Necas develop nearly eight years ago in Charlotte, and now the former teammates are reunited in Colorado with a Stanley Cup in their sights.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheT.J. 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The latest report […]Colorado Hockey NowEx-Sabres Forward Signs With Predators Right Before SeasonThis former Sabres forward has officially landed a contract for the season from the Predators.The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresAvalanche Promote Andrew Cogliano to Assistant General ManagerThe Colorado Avalanche made an internal promotion on the eve of their regular-season opener, naming Andrew Cogliano an assistant general […]Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche Practice: Hughes Locks Up a Spot; O’Connor, L’Heureux InjuredJared Bednar said last week that he intended to have the Colorado Avalanche’s roster fully finalized for Sunday’s practice after […]Colorado Hockey NowNHL players who took long contracts before salaries skyrocketed shake off signer's remorseAfter setting career highs with 38 goals, 30 assists and 68 points, Tage Thompson signed a seven-year, $50 million extension with Buffalo in the summer of 2022. Thompson is under contract through 2030 at an annual salary cap hit of $7.15 million, a steal for his production and size. Robert Thomas at $8.15 million with St. Louis and Frank Nazar at $6.6 million with Chicago are on similar team-friendly deals.Associated PressOilers news: Edmonton dealt discouraging Ryan Nugent-Hopkins updateThe Edmonton Oilers, who underwent numerous changes in leadership during the offseason behind the bench, are set to open up the 2026-27 NHL campaign in which they’ll hope for a better fate than their first-round loss in the postseason this spring. However, they’re already behind the 8-ball when it comes to injuries. Not only are they short forward […] The post Oilers news: Edmonton dealt discouraging Ryan Nugent-Hopkins update appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsAvalanche Announce Injury News Ahead of Opening Night Against KingsColorado will open the regular season without Logan O’Connor and Zach L’Heureux, with both forwards placed on injured reserve ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Los Angeles Kings.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheMHH Roundtable: 2026-27 Bold PredictionsWho will score the first Avalanche goal of the season?SB Nation4 Former Buffalo Sabres Placed On WaiversMultiple former Sabres have been placed on waivers.The Hockey News - Buffalo Sabres