27-4-2019 COL Head Coach praises Thomas Harley
Colorado Avalanche head coach COL Head Coach has praised young defenseman Thomas Harley in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Thomas Harley has played 71 games with St.Michales Majors this season, collecting 22+39=61 with 32 PIM.


26-4-2019 Sergei Boikov frustrated
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sergei Boikov feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Russia, Sergei Boikov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 6th round of the 2015 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Colorado Avalanche this season. He has played 60 games with the Colorado Eagles this season, totalling 3+1=4 with 18 PIM.


24-4-2019 COL Head Coach praises Alexis Binner
Colorado Avalanche head coach COL Head Coach has praised young defenseman Alexis Binner in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Alexis Binner has played 26 games with Maine this season, collecting 6+11=17 with 5 PIM.


25-4-2019 NHL nominates players for NHL Awards
The NHL has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual NHL Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.

Here are the candidates for season 2018-19:

Jack Adams Award
1. CGY Head Coach, Calgary Flames
2. PHI Fred Shero, Philadelphia Flyers
3. TOR Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Nick Merkley, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Michael McLeod, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Michael Dal Colle, New York Rangers
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League

Hart Memorial Trophy
1. Jamie Benn, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
3. Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
2. William Karlsson, St. Louis Blues
3. Jonathan Drouin, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability

James Norris Memorial Trophy
1. Jake Muzzin, Los Angeles Kings
2. Torey Krug, New Jersey Devils
3. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position

Frank J. Selke Trophy
1. Logan Shaw, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Sonny Milano, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game



18-4-2019 COL Head Coach praises Alex Vlasic
Colorado Avalanche head coach COL Head Coach has praised young defenseman Alex Vlasic in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Alex Vlasic has played 28 games with Merrimack this season, collecting 3+9=12 with 12 PIM.


18-4-2019 Colorado Avalanche players selected to World Championships
World Championships in icehockey are about to start. The following players from Colorado Avalanche have been selected to represent their countries:

-Gabriel Landeskog (SWE)
-Cameron Morrison (CAN)
-Maximilian Pajpach (SVK)
-Leon Draisaitl (GER)
-Mikael Granlund (FIN)
-Markus Granlund (FIN)
-Filip Zadina (CZE)

Altough invited to the team, the following players refused to participate due to miscellaneous reasons:
-Lawson Crouse(CAN)
-Semyon Varlamov(RUS)
-Nail Yakupov(RUS)
-Mikko Rantanen(FIN)
-Sergei Boikov(RUS)
-Andrei Mironov(RUS)
-Michael Grabner(AUT)
-Vladislav Kamenev(RUS)
-Jared Fiegl(USA)
-Andreas Athanasiou(CAN)
-Samuel Girard(CAN)
-J.T. Compher(USA)
-Cale Makar(CAN)
-Nicolas Meloche(CAN)
-Conor Timmins(CAN)
-Ryan Graves(CAN)
-Colton Parayko(CAN)


16-4-2019 Sergei Boikov frustrated
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sergei Boikov feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Russia, Sergei Boikov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 6th round of the 2015 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Colorado Avalanche this season. He has played 60 games with the Colorado Eagles this season, totalling 3+1=4 with 18 PIM.


14-4-2019 COL Head Coach praises Zack Malik
Colorado Avalanche head coach COL Head Coach has praised young defenseman Zack Malik in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Zack Malik has played 52 games with HC Vitkovice this season, collecting 5+15=20 with 14 PIM.


8-4-2019 Andreas Athanasiou reaches career high !
Andreas Athanasiou marked a new career high in goals with 19 tallies after scoring in tonights game against Calgary Flames on a feed by Filip Zadina. I just feel so happy now, this comes at a good time for me, he said at the post-game press conference.

A native of Canada, Andreas Athanasiou was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 4th round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 253 NHL games during his career, notching 57 goals and adding 56 assists along with 110 penalty minutes. The 24 year old left wing has played 81 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 19+23=42 with 43 PIM.


6-4-2019 Leon Draisaitl frustrated
Colorado Avalanche center Leon Draisaitl feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a franchise player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Germany, Leon Draisaitl was originally drafted to the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1st round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 353 NHL games during his career, notching 104 goals and adding 151 assists along with 81 penalty minutes. The 23 year old center has played 80 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 23+32=55 with 17 PIM.


6-4-2019 COL Head Coach praises John Beecher
Colorado Avalanche head coach COL Head Coach has praised young center John Beecher in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

John Beecher has played 27 games with Michigan this season, collecting 22+22=44 with 11 PIM.


5-4-2019 Leon Draisaitl frustrated
Colorado Avalanche center Leon Draisaitl feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a franchise player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Germany, Leon Draisaitl was originally drafted to the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1st round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 353 NHL games during his career, notching 104 goals and adding 151 assists along with 81 penalty minutes. The 23 year old center has played 80 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 23+32=55 with 17 PIM.


5-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Gabriel Landeskog is looking good with 4 points in 3 games last week. Semyon Varlamov is playing well with 1 wins in his 2 starts last week and allowing 2 goals. Mikko Rantanen is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Alexander Kerfoot is looking good with a 5 game point scoring streak with 1 game goalstreak. Andreas Athanasiou is looking good with a 3 game point scoring streak with 3 game goalstreak. Darnell Nurse is looking good with 4 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Troy Brouwer is sliding on a 18 game streak without registering a single point. AJ Greer is sliding on a 19 game streak without registering a single point. Mikael Granlund is sliding on a 17 game streak without registering a single point. Calvin de Haan has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Michael Grabner has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Ryan Graves has played 27 games without a goal. Samuel Girard has played 32 games without a goal. Markus Granlund is down on his game pulling a 14 game streak without registering a single point.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



31-3-2019 Jared Fiegl frustrated
Colorado Avalanche left wing Jared Fiegl feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of USA, Jared Fiegl was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 7th round of the 2014 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old left wing has not yet played for the Colorado Avalanche this season. He has played 78 games with the Colorado Eagles this season, totalling 11+1=12 with 12 PIM.


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