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Wait, is it weird that it's so hard to name the Eastern Conference's best player?

Who’s the best player in the NHL right now? What about the top five? Connor McDavid is the most talented player in the world. You could argue that Nathan MacKinnon is best player this season , which is a slightly different category. Leon Draisaitl is right behind those two. Kirill Kaprizov has the biggest contract, and he’s mostly lived up to it so far. On the blueline, the eternal Cale Makar vs. Quinn Hughes debate rages on. And in goal, Connor Hellebuyck is the reigning Vezina winner, not to...

From In the Pressbox | 26 days ago | 3 reads

Wild Rumors: Top Center Trade Target Revealed

The Minnesota Wild have chosen to go for it for at least the next couple of years and are in the most competitive division (playoff teams) in the league. They are third in the NHL, but are also third in their own division behind the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars . The Wild signed Kirill Kaprizov to a massive deal in the offseason and acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks not too long ago. With a strong defensive group and two very good goalies, they are set to compete, but cou...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 26 days ago | 0 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Utah Mammoth (7:00 p.m.)

The Colorado Avalanche and Utah Mammoth will meet for the third time this season tonight, this time at Ball Arena. The home of the Avalanche has already seen a ton of wins this season, and it’s not even 2026 yet. The Mammoth come in having just beaten the Jets in overtime, and Colorado is following […]

From Mile High Hockey | 27 days ago | 1 read

Preview: The Mammoth are in town for the holidays

The Colorado Avalanche and Utah Mammoth will meet for the third time this season tonight, this time at Ball Arena. The home of the Avalanche has already seen a ton of wins this season, and it’s not even 2026 yet. The Mammoth come in having just beaten the Jets in overtime, and Colorado is following […]

From Mile High Hockey | 27 days ago | 1 read

NHL Rumors: Analyst Guarantees Avalanche Trade To Bolster Specific Area

Colorado’s sitting first overall and playing like a team that knows exactly who it is.  That said, the chatter around the league is pretty clear. The Colorado Avalanche are still expected to go get another defenseman before the March 6 trade deadline. The Denver Post's Corey Masisak’s reporting basically frames it as a near lock. Colorado’s been dominant, but the playoffs always find the weak link, and the Avalanche don’t want to be the team scrambling after an injury in late February.&...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 27 days ago | 0 reads

3 Center Trade Targets Revealed For Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche are a dominant force in the NHL this season with a record of 26-2-7. Regardless of how good they are, upgrades make sense as other teams in contention for the Stanley Cup are going to be bringing in players and getting better and this isn't a season that can go to waste. The Avalanche have the strongest top of the division in the NHL with the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild also clear Stanley Cup contenders this season. So the spot in their lineup that looks like the mos...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 28 days ago | 1 read

Wild Have Opportunity For Another Win Streak

The Minnesota Wild might have had their seven-game win streak ended in a disheartening loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but there is a chance for them to pick up right where they left off. Facing the Avalanche on any night is difficult but it was even more of a hill to climb when the divisional...

From Hockey Wilderness | 28 days ago | 0 reads

NHL Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – December 23

The NHL has 13 games on its Tuesday slate — continue reading for anytime goal-scorer odds from around the league. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) -110 to score Avalanche vs. Mammoth Game Time: 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23 MacKinnon’s stats: 30 goals in 35 games Kirill Kaprizov (Wild) +100 to score Wild vs. Predators Game Time: 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23 Kaprizov’s stats: 22 goals in 37 games David Pastr...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 28 days ago | 5 reads

Recap: MacKinnon hits 30-goal mark as Avalanche rout Minnesota

The Colorado Avalanche saw the Minnesota Wild for the second time this regular season, and for the first time since the Wild acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. Ultimately, the Avs would be the ones to come out on top, by a final score of 5-1 with goals from Martin Nečas, Cale Makar, Brock […]

From Mile High Hockey | 29 days ago | 0 reads

Avalanche vs. Wild Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Sunday, December 21, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild face off on Sunday at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, and the sportsbooks give the edge to the away team (-157) over the host (+131). Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Wild Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-157) Underdog: Wild (+131) Total: 6 Best Avalanche vs. Wild Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Wild Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time: 6 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Saint Paul,...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 30 days ago | 2 reads

Preview: A Quinn-tessential Matchup in Minnesota

Road trips are commonplace during the holiday season. Today, the Colorado Avalanche make their final road trip before the holiday break in a rematch against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena in St Paul. While the Avalanche have had several noteworthy matchups against Minnesota in the past, this one will be the first meeting […]

From Mile High Hockey | 30 days ago | 2 reads

Morning Flurries: 1996 Stanley Cup reunion video released

The Colorado Avalanche finally released the video of the 1996 Stanley Cup reunion ceremony prior to the 6-2 demolition of the Florida Panthers last week. This display was a treat for those in attendance but wasn’t broadcast, and now everyone can enjoy the celebration. Also part of the festivities was the actual reunion the night […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Recap: Burns scores as Avalanche ground Jets 3-2

A new Central Division foe came to town and the Colorado Avalanche took care of business just as they were expected to. The Winnipeg Jets were a thorn in their side all night but Colorado earned the 3-2 victory. It was a smorgasbord of scoring with goals from Brent Burns, Martin Nečas and Parker Kelly. […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Flashback Friday: Looking at the trade with the Wild that netted the Oilers Dwayne Roloson in 2005-06

Goaltending has been an obvious sore spot for the Edmonton Oilers in 2025-26. So much so that they did something that’s not often done, trading their starter mid-season for a different season. Similarly, the Colorado Avalanche addressed their goaltending situation early into the 2024-25 season, trading for both Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood. You’d be…

From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

GM #34: Winnipeg Jets @ Colorado Avalanche

Alright…..a day has arrived that I have been dreading since I realized that the Winnipeg Jets wouldn’t be anywhere near as good as they were last year. Yep…the dynamo that is this season’s version of the Colorado Avalanche is on tap for the True North franchise tonight. Despite the NHL’s 2025-26 regular season schedule almost reaching the middle point, the Central Division rivals have yet to face off against each other. So us Jets’ fans get to look forward to playing what appears to be the lea...

From Arctic Ice Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Preview: Colorado ready to battle Winnipeg tonight

After coming off a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken, the Colorado Avalanche return home to kick off their regular-season series against the Winnipeg Jets, as they look to extend their win streak. This will be the first of four regular-season matchups between these two teams. Colorado Avalanche Colorado comes into this game after a […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Avalanche vs. Jets Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Friday, December 19, 2025

The bookmakers really like the Colorado Avalanche to beat the Winnipeg Jets in their clash on Friday, Dec. 19, with the Avalanche given moneyline odds of -251 at home, and the Jets at +203. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Jets Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-251) Underdog: Jets (+203) Total: 6 Best Avalanche vs. Jets Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Jets Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location:...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

NHL Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – December 19

With five games on the NHL schedule Friday, you have plenty of chances to make an anytime goal-scorer bet. See below for the odds on players from each contest. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) -110 to score Avalanche vs. Jets Game Time: 9 p.m. ET on Friday, December 19 MacKinnon’s stats: 28 goals in 33 games Sam Reinhart (Panthers) +145 to score Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game Time: 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 19 Reinhar...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Mile High Pollster: Avalanche fans want a new third jersey

It’s another installment of Mile High Pollster! Does the third jersey need an upgrade? Do the Avalanche need to move Ilya Solovyov? Who’s headed to the Olympics, and how does the depth of this roster (as currently constructed) stack up against the 2022 roster? Let’s see what the fans think! Third jersey reboot It’s been […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Recap: MacKinnon scores twice, Avs win third straight

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and added an assist to pad his lead atop the NHL scoring race as the Colorado Avalanche earned a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Brock Nelson stayed hot with another goal, giving him four in his last five games. Artturi Lehkonen also found […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken (8:00 p.m.)

The Colorado Avalanche are all set for a matchup with the Seattle Kraken tonight at Climate Pledge Arena. Colorado comes in as most pundits pick for the best team in the league; meanwhile, the Kraken are struggling to get back to just being a .500 team. Can the Avalanche assert themselves and take care of […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads