Why the Avalanche's Regular Season Record May Not Matter Nearly as Much This Year

TRENDINGAlonso's 300th HRMLB playoff pictureNFL Panic MeterArch Manning apologizesCampeones Cup showdownStory byStory byWhy the Avalanche's Regular Season Record May Not Matter Nearly as Much This YearRyan O’HaraWed, September 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories3 reasons why the Colorado Avalanche might regress this seasonAnd 3 reasons why Colorado can improve this sesson.SB Nation3 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 NowAvalanche Make Major Decision on Joe Sakic as General ManagerThe Colorado Avalanche have decided Joe Sakic will remain the team's general manager after Chris MacFarland's departure to Nashville.Colorado Avalanche On SIJoe 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 AvalancheBrett 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 NowNHL Pre-Season Predictions: Central Division StandingsThe NHL's 2026-27 season is nearly upon us, and Adam Proteau is unveiling his annual pre-season predictions. In this file, we take a look at the Central Division.The Hockey NewsJoe 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.HEAVYAvalanche Prospects Turn Heads During Impressive Rookie Showcase WeekendThe Colorado Avalanche saw a promising showing throughout weekend games at the Rookie Showcase.Colorado Avalanche On SIAvalanche appoint a surprising new GM.The Avalanche waste little time getting back in business.HockeyFeedMartin Necas Cracks Another Top 50 NHL Players ListMartin Necas is getting plenty of recognition for his breakout first full season with the Colorado Avalanche. 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Clearly, the name that appears the most in the media […] The post Auston Matthews Given Clear Playoff Warning Before Maple Leafs Season appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFormer 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 AvalancheDeen’s Daily: Sakic Committed As GM; Last Day For Eight-Year Deals; Martin St. Louis ExtendsThe Colorado Avalanche won’t be looking for a new GM anytime soon. Martin St. Louis got a contract extension with […]Colorado Hockey NowShould The Minnesota Wild Be Considered True Stanley Cup Contenders?The Minnesota Wild don't have a history of going far in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but GM Bill Guerin has put together a dynamic Wild team that can contend for a championship. What does Minnesota have to do to take that next step and make themselves a true Cup front-runner?The Hockey NewsAvalanche Announce 2026 Training Camp RosterThe Colorado Avalanche released their training camp roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season on Tuesday. They’ll have 29 forwards, 20 […]Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche Release Full Training Camp DetailsThe Colorado Avalanche have now fully their full schedule and roster for this year's training camp ahead of the rapidly approaching 2026-27 NHL season.Colorado Avalanche On SIFormer Avalanche Forward Lands Extension With Montreal CanadiensFormer Colorado Avalanche forward and 2022 Stanley Cup champion Alex Newhook is staying in Montreal for the long haul. The […]Colorado Hockey NowThree 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 Avalanche