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Keeping The Core Together

The Avalanche anticipated a few changes for the upcoming season, but the focus for the club is to keep most of its core intact while navigating a flat cap.

Avalanche Signs Jordan Gross

Defenseman Jordan Gross signs a one-year contract with the Avalanche.

Jost Signs 2-Year Deal

Tyson Jost signed a two-year contract with the Avalanche on Thursday.

No Other Place He'd Rather Be

Gabriel Landeskog and the Avalanche found common ground to keep the captain in Colorado through the 2028-29 season.

Colorado Signs Helm

The Avalanche signed veteran forward Darren Helm to a one-year contract on Thursday.

Trade For Darcy Kuemper

The Avalanche acquired goaltender Darcy Kuemper on Wednesday in a trade with the Coyotes in exchange for Conor Timmins and draft picks.

Faith In The Future

The Avalanche signed Cale Makar to a six-year deal on Saturday, a contract that show their belief in the teams future.

Colorado Signs Helm

The Avalanche signed veteran forward Darren Helm to a one-year contract on Thursday.

Roland McKeown Signed

Avs sign defenseman Roland McKeown to a one-year contract.

Avs Acquire MacDermid

Colorado has acquired defenseman Kurtis MacDermid from Seattle in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.

2021 NHL Draft

Drafting The Long Game

All four of the Avalanche's 2021 draft class will have the chance to develop at their own pace.

Avalanche Draft HQ

News, videos and more from Colorado's 2021 NHL Draft.

Wrapping Up The 2021 Draft: Four Picks

The Avalanche made four picks at the 2021 NHL Draft.

Getting Their Guy

Avalanche first-round pick Oskar Olausson matches the team's identity.

Draft Party at Breckenridge Brewery

Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic announced the Avs first-round pick at the team's Draft Party at Breckenridge Brewery Farm House.

Avs In The Community

We're Avs Fans & Members of the LGBTQ Community

The local hockey community features members of the LBGTQ+ community that are also Colorado Avalanche fans.

You Can Play Project

Avalanche TV's Rachel Richlinski chats with You Can Play co-founders about inclusion in sports and hockey.

"Boulder Strong" Auction Raises Over $100K

All proceeds benefited the Colorado Healing Fund, which is helping victims of the shooting last week in Boulder.

Common Goals

Avalanche TV reporter Rachel Richlinski joined a special Common Goals panel to discuss diversity and inclusion.

Rallying For Axl

Former Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey and his wife Rachel are appreciative of the support they've received for their infant son Axl, who is battling Ependymoma.

2020-21 Season In Review

Makar's Sophomore Season

Cale Makar led all blueliners in the league with an average of 1.00 points per game and was named a finalist for the Norris Trophy.

Mikko Being Mikko

Season review of Mikko Rantanen's 2020-21 campaign that saw him lead the Avalanche in scoring

Smirky Burky

Andre Burakovsky was one point shy of tying his career highs with 19 goals and 44 points in 2020-21.

Season Reflection: Landeskog

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog continued to make an impact for the club during the 2020-21 campaign.

Avalanche Archives, Presented By Toyota

Chapter 1: A Brand Is Built

Avs Archives takes a look at the move from Quebec to Denver, key members of the club and the building blocks that laid the foundation for the Avs

Chapter 2: Championship Culture

Pierre Lacroix's vision and the Avs' fierce competitive mentality that set the team on a path to hoist two Stanley Cups is detailed.

Chapter 3: Retired Sweaters & Avs Heroes

Reflection of the six players that have their jerseys retired by the Avalanche and other fan-favorite players of the team's past.

Chapter 4: The Most Important Assists

A look at how the Avalanche's dedication to the community has been woven into the fabric of the franchise and reflects on all of the memories made with amazing friends along the way.

Chapter 5: Growth of the Game

Youth hockey in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region has grown substantially since the Avalanche arrived in 1995.

Chapter 6: Today's Team

The current Avalanche roster was built through the draft, development and savvy moves.

Chapter 7: Avs Faithful

The final chapter of the seven-part Avalanche Archives series looks at Avs Faithful, their passion for the team and the traditions of the club.

Remembering Pierre Lacroix

Feature: Pierre Lacroix's Legacy

Former president and general manager Pierre Lacroix helped create what it mean to be a member of the Avalanche.

Honoring Pierre

The Avs are wearing special 'PL' decals on their helmets throughout this season in honor of former president and general manager Pierre Lacroix.

Video: Pierre's Impact

Pierre Lacroix left a legacy by helping create what it meant to be a member of the Avalanche, on the ice and in the Colorado community

Peter Forsberg Reflects on Lacroix

Peter Forsberg talks about his relationship with Pierre Lacroix on Altitude Sports Radio after the former Avs general manager passed away

Photos: Pierre Through The Years

Pierre Lacroix was the architect of the Avalanche's two Stanley Cup championships, which included the city of Denver's first major sports championship in 1996.

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