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Given his history on Halloween, Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas has a chance to have another big night. The post Martin Necas can climb NHL’s Halloween leaderboards with a solid performance appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
The Calgary Flames (6-7-0, 12 points) launch a three‑game road trip Friday night against a rested Colorado Avalanche (7-5-1, 15 points) in an 8 p.m. MT broadcast on Sportsnet West and QR Calgary. After snapping a losing streak with a win over Seattle, the Flames look to extend their recent surge—six wins in eight games—while avenging a 7‑3 loss to Colorado earlier this season. Key Flames contributors include Matt Coronato, Joel Farabee, and goaltender Dustin Wolf, though they’re missing Jonathan Huberdeau and others. Colorado counters with Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas and Artturi Lehkonen, starting goalie Scott Wedgewood. The matchup marks the second of three meetings this season, with the series finale set for April 8 in Calgary.
The Avalanche host the Calgary Flames on Oct. 31 at 8:10 p.m. MT, enjoying a rare two‑day rest while the Flames come off a 6‑2 win in Seattle. Colorado (7‑5‑1) leads the season series 1‑0 after a 7‑3 road victory earlier in October, and they’ll be without defenseman Josh Manson for eight weeks, with Noah Juulsen stepping in. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood starts, boasting a .913 save percentage in his last five games. The Flames, 1‑4‑0 on the road, may rely on rookie Arsenii Sergeev after Devin Cooley’s injury. The game airs on Altitude TV and 92.5 FM.
The Colorado Avalanche face another hot team on Saturday night with their old rivals the Calgary Flames coming to Denver. The post Avalanche facing another hot team with the Calgary Flames appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
The Colorado Avalanche host the Calgary Flames on Halloween for their first home game in 24 years, tipping off at 8 p.m. MDT. The Avs (7-5-1) look to even the series after a 5-2 win over New Jersey, while the Flames (6-7-0) ride a four‑game winning streak despite recent goalie injuries. Key injuries for Colorado include defenseman Josh Manson (out eight weeks), boosting Noah Juulsen’s role. Calgary’s net is unsettled after Devin Cooley’s injury; Dustin Wolf earned a 6-2 win over Seattle, with backup Arsenii Sergeev called up. A victory could bring the Avs within one point of second‑place Utah in the Central Division. Projected lineups feature Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar for Colorado, and Nazem Kadri, Brock Nelson and goaltender Wolf for Calgary.
The New Jersey Devils sit 9-5-0 with 18 points after a 5-2 win over Vegas, ranking second in the Metro and fourth in the East. Highlights include rookie Arseny Gritsyuk’s surprise surge (8 goals in 14 games on a 22.9% shooting rate), the Hughes brothers’ combined five‑goal night (Jack leads with 16 points, Luke with five defenseman goals), and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s solid 1.50 GAA and .923 save percentage in two starts. However, the power play is floundering at 7‑for‑42 (25th in the league) and both Timo Meier and Dougie Hamilton are suffering a scoring drought despite heavy shot volume. The team also struggles on the road, posting a 3‑3 record away versus 6‑2 at home.
The Los Angeles Angels close 2026 with their first 100‑loss season and face a massive overhaul. New owner Stan Kroenke—who now also owns the Rams, Nuggets, Avalanche and Arsenal—is set to take over, while interim baseball chief John Mozeliak guides the front office after GM Perry Minasian’s June firing. Contracts include Mike Trout’s $141.8 M deal through 2030 and a $64 M payroll commitment for 2027, with several arbitration‑eligible players and non‑tender candidates like Jose Siri and Josh Lowe. The club will also hire a new manager after Kurt Suzuki’s one‑year stint, making the 2027 direction uncertain but potentially long‑term focused.
The Colorado Avalanche face a defensive blow as veteran Josh Manson (42) is sidelined long‑term, while backup plans involve recalling Gavin Brindley amid Logan O’Connor’s uncertain status. A bombshell from Elliotte Friedman reveals Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov, the reigning MVP, has asked to be traded, sparking league‑wide speculation before his July 1 free‑agency deadline. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are entertaining offers for defenseman Simon Edvinsson, with the San Jose Sharks reportedly making sizable bids. The roundup also notes the Lightning’s denial of any trade, the Penguins’ shaky start, and other NHL team updates.
After a 4-0 shutout loss to Edmonton on Oct. 30, the Calgary Flames rebounded on Oct. 31 with a dominant 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken at the Scotiabank Saddledome, extending their four‑game home streak. Morgan Frost opened the scoring, and five other Flames—Aydar Suniev, Matvei Gridin, Joel Farabee, Matt Coronato and Ryan Strome—added goals. A mid‑game line‑up shuffle sparked a 5‑1 run, while Seattle starter Philipp Grubauer exited after allowing four goals. Farabee posted three points, tying Coronato for the team lead at 14 points after 13 games. Goaltender Dustin Wolf made 20 saves for his second win, and the Flames now head to Denver to face the Avalanche.
The Canadiens are buzzing as rookie netminder Jacob Fowler earns Calder Trophy buzz, a six‑game win streak and a 46‑save shutout that landed him NHLPA Player of the Week honors. Meanwhile, the Laval Rocket’s rookie coach Daniel Jacob steadies the AHL club after a summer shake‑up, and captain Nick Suzuki returns to drills with his proper stick after a hand injury. Former Habs goalie Jaroslav Halak hints at a comeback, while the team sits seventh in the latest Super‑16 power rankings. Other league updates include Alex Newhook’s two‑goal night against Dallas and injury news from the Avalanche and Devils.
There are three elite players in the NHL who command the most attention on an every-night basis. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning are regularly considered to be the three best players in the NHL. The 33-year-old Kucherov is in his […] The post Nikita Kucherov asks for trade away from Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ordered the IIHF to readmit Russia’s hockey teams, opening the door for Russia to compete in the 2027 World Junior Championship and other 2026‑27 events. If reinstated, Russia would replace Norway in Group A alongside Canada, Czechia, Switzerland and Latvia, creating six gold‑medal contenders. The IIHF will decide at its Monday meeting. The article also notes Detroit’s captain Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade, is now suspended without pay, echoing a similar case with Connor Hellebuyck. Both stories shape the upcoming international and NHL landscapes.
Flashback Friday revisits the quirky trade history between the Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche, spotlighting five deals that revolved around Dean McAmmond, Alex Tanguay and Jordan Leopold. Highlights include the 2006 swap that sent Leopold and draft picks to Colorado for Tanguay—who posted a career‑best 81 points in his first Flames season—and the 2009 re‑acquisition of Leopold for two defensemen and a second‑round pick. The piece also traces McAmmond’s two‑stint journey and the recent 2026 deadline deal that sent Nazem Kadri for Victor Olofsson and future picks, illustrating how these two clubs have been frequent, sometimes odd, trade partners.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson will miss eight weeks with an ankle injury. How might the team replace him in the lineup… The post Avalanche have a decision to make following Josh Manson injury news appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
Manson sustained the injury after a weird hit in Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Parker Kelly has become the player of the people as he does it all in the bottom-six for the Colorado Avalanche. The post Parker Kelly is a man of the people and a player’s player appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
The Colorado Avalanche lose veteran defenseman Josh Manson for roughly eight weeks after he suffered an ankle injury against the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 30, 2026. Coach Jared Bednar says Manson, 42, has appeared in all 13 games this season, tallying one goal and three assists with a career‑low 14:59 minutes per game, and carries a $3.95 million cap hit. Backup Noah Juulsen, who has logged 10:38 minutes per game and recorded an assist, steps into a larger role alongside Brett Kulak, while Sam Malinski shifts to the left with Brent Burns.
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson, who skated gingerly off the ice and down the tunnel on Wednesday night against the Devils, will miss eight weeks
Colorado Eagles dominate the AHL Pacific division after a hot October, posting a 6-3-1 record through ten games. Goaltender Ilya Nabokov earns the First Star with a 2.16 GAA, .931 save percentage and a 32‑save shutout in his debut, while fellow netminder Trent Miner returns with a 27‑save shutout. Right wing Gavin Brindley, despite missing two games for an Avalanche call‑up, leads the team with nine points (2 G, 7 A). Left wing Adam Beckman caps the month as the Eagles’ top goal‑scorer, netting five. Their strong start positions Colorado at the top of the Pacific standings.
Dylan Larkin refuses to play for Detroit until a trade is done, but top suitors are pulling back. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun says the Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche—both on Larkin’s 10‑team approved list—haven’t engaged, citing salary‑cap strain from his $8.7 million annual hit through 2031. With Florida dealing with Aleksander Barkov’s injury and Colorado near the cap ceiling, the market narrows to Minnesota, Carolina and Washington. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff says Detroit won’t accept lowball offers and can suspend Larkin without pay, keeping leverage until a suitable deal emerges.
The Calgary Flames recall forward William Strömgren and goalie Arsenii Sergeev from the AHL Wranglers after injuries sideline Brennan Othmann and Devin Cooley in a 4‑0 loss to Edmonton. Strömgren, who has 2 goals and 10 points in 10 AHL games, and Sergeev, with a 3‑2‑0 record and .897 save percentage, join Dustin Wolf, who will start for the back‑to‑back games against Seattle (Friday) and Colorado (Saturday). The moves bring the squad to 24 players, using the NHL’s emergency‑goaltender exemption.
The Colorado Avalanche will unveil their new Hometown Remix jerseys on Monday and debut them next Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. Meanwhile, Detroit forward Dylan Larkin announces via his agent that he will sit out until a trade, leaving the Red Wings in limbo. An injury update notes that Florida’s Aleksander Barkov is expected to return soon, while other NHL news includes a shorthanded goal in the Avs’ win over New Jersey and recent results from the Penguins, Flyers, Sharks and Bruins.
The Devils (8-5-0) face the Golden Knights (9-4-1) on Nevada Day at 6 p.m. ET in an unusual weekday afternoon slot. After a 5‑2 loss to Colorado—where Connor Brown’s two goals and Jake Allen’s 40 saves were the only bright spots—New Jersey heads into a tough back‑to‑back against a rested Vegas squad that just snapped a three‑game skid with a 4‑1 win over Ottawa. The preview highlights the Devils’ defensive leaks, low Expected Goals% (under 30%), and the importance of bouncing back to avoid a string of bad road‑trip results.
The Devils’ 5-2 loss to Colorado ends their streak as trade speculation heats up. GM Sunny Mehta may still target Detroit’s Dylan Larkin, whose camp has pressed for a deal after his May trade request. Meanwhile, the Athletic chronicles Juuse Hellebuyck’s whirlwind move from Michigan to New Jersey and then Dallas. New Jersey also teases upcoming jersey releases, and Sportsnet projects the NHL salary cap could hit $150 million by 2029‑30. Additional notes include Quinn Hughes praising rookie Matthew Schaefer and a mixed start for the Rangers.
The Colorado Avalanche announce their hometown remix jersey schedule, debuting the new white‑and‑blue‑silver design on Nov. 7 against the Detroit Red Wings at Ball Arena. The Avs will wear the jerseys six times this season—five home games and one road outing—after the league‑wide jersey reveal on Nov. 2. A leaked preview from Jersey Nerds hinted at the look, but the official design will be confirmed at the November 2 unveiling.