There was arguably nothing to be excited about for the Avalanche coming out of the lengthy 4 Nations Face-Off break. And it was unfortunate because they worked so hard last month after the Mikko Rantanen bombshell to get the locker room back in order and go on a 4-1-0 run.

It’s time for the Avalanche to Brock n’ Roll. Bring me New York Islanders center Brock Nelson before the looming NHL trade deadline. Or don’t come crying to me when Colorado coach Jared Bednar and the Avs do what they do best: Get dumped out of the NHL playoffs in time to book a cottage on the lake for Memorial Day.

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar () in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/)

Jared Bednar and Nathan MacKinnon both said the team had no passengers. That’s not a new concept, nor is it the first time we’ve heard the coach and star center use that phrase. But this season? It very well just might be.

After practice on Tuesday, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was coy, not wanting to spill the beans to media. As it turns out he was saving the news for the folks on Altitude Sports Radio, as he let them know Wednesday morning that,

If head coach Jared Bednar could show an example of one single game that best describes how he’d like his team to play, it would be this one. The Avalanche came out strong, controlled play, checked hard,

The Avalanche are getting Valeri Nichushkin back on Wednesday, head coach Jared Bednar announced during his weekly radio segment. The 29-year-old forward has missed every game since the calendar turned to 2025.

If we can get another score, the Avs can go the distance and win the Stanley Cup. Kiz: With Cale Makar, Devon Toews and Sam Girard as the lone truly reliable defensemen at the disposal of coach Jared Bednar,

Head coach Jared Bednar wouldn't confirm Nichushkin's return to the lineup but it appears the winger is trending in the right direction. For now, Nichushkin remains on injured reserve and will need to be activated before he can hit the ice.

Ryan Lindgren was a staple of the New York Rangers’ top defensive pair last year. They went on to win the President’s Trophy and got two wins away from the Stanley Cup Final. But things didn’t quite go as well for the 27-year-old this season.

Former New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren made his debut with the Colorado Avalanche after a trade this past weekend.

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar made a strong admission after a big win over Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins. What did he reveal about his NHL team’s performance?