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Welcome Back, Nazem Kadri
Some things just feel right, but more on that later. Coming off a big road win in Dallas, the Colorado Avalanche returned home and faced off against the other thorn in the division: the Minnesota Wild. This was big day game for the Avs, not just because of the division rivalry, but the fact that the Avs' deadline acquisitions would be playing at Ball Arena. Scott Wedgewood was in net against Jesper Wallstedt, and the game was off to an amazing start. Avs were shooting at will, bringing some early pressure towards Wallstedt.
By Clyde E. Dawkins29 days ago in Unbalanced
Stanley Cup Playoff Push 2026: Topsy-Turvy
The first week in March has come and gone, as has the NHL's Trade Deadline, which is always chaotic. I always enjoy the aura of the NHL's home stretch, but this year feels, well, special. It's different. The landscape is undergoing a drastic change this year. Narratives are shifting. The few constants in this league are dwindling. So may surprises are popping up, but one thing is very certain: this home stretch is absolutely spectacular!
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Slap Shot! Did You Know These NHL Players Are Jewish?
Despite what people may think, hockey is a great sport for Jewish fans looking for fellow Jews to support. With several Jewish prospects in the works, there are quite a few Jewish players who have already made the National Hockey League (NHL) and are prospects sitting in the American Hockey League (AHL).
By Jenika Enochabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Troy Murray: The Quiet Leader Behind Hockey’s Hardest Moments
Hockey fans often remember the loudest names first. The players who scored the biggest goals or lifted the most trophies usually dominate the conversation. Yet some careers leave a deeper impression because of consistency, resilience, and leadership during difficult moments. Troy Murray belongs to that group.For many fans, Troy Murray represents the kind of player every team needs but not every fan notices right away. He worked hard, played with discipline, and stayed dependable when games became tense. Over the years, his story has grown beyond statistics. It is a story about responsibility, teamwork, and the quiet determination that defines professional hockey. Understanding Troy Murray’s career helps explain how dedication and character shape the culture of a team.
By Muqadas khanabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Wheeling and Dealing
This was quite the day for the Colorado Avalanche! The Avs had two days off following the big 5-1 win in Anaheim, but there was no reast for us during that time. There was no rest for any of the NHL's 32 squads. It was that time of the year again: Trade Deadline. A lot of moving and shaking always takes place during any league's Trade Deadline, but the NHL seems to have the most lasting effects of deadline deals, as some trades made during that day have turned teams into champions.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Greeley-Jay Holds on for 4-3 Win Over Cortlandt
Scroll to end for photos On Thursday February 19, 5th seeded Greeley-Jay hosted the Cortlandt Rebels, and skating to a first period scoreless draw, wasn’t necessarily even up, according to Coach Alex Lichorat. “Their goalie played great,” he said. The Rebels got to know the feeling in the second period, though, but Greeley-Jay made much more of being put on the chase.
By Rich Monettiabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Century 29
On Monday night, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 4-2, in the first game of a three game road trip. The win increased our total to 40 victories, the first to reach the big 4-0 this season. We would not be done with Southern California quite yet, as we got right back to work the next day against the Anaheim Ducks; a Ducks team that is in a bad Pacific Division, but has a good chance of not only reaching the playoffs for the first time in eight years, they can also end up with home ice in (at least) the first round!
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a month ago in Unbalanced
This is 40 (Wins)
The Colorado Avalanche ended the month of February on a winning note, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks at home on the final day of the abbreviated month. The calendar turned to the very pivotal month of March, and on the second day of the month, the Avs landed in La La Land to face off against the Kings. The Kings had been struggling this year, they can't seem to find their footing. They've lost 14 games past regulation, which is tied with Vegas for the most, but at least Vegas has won a few more games. The Kings actually fired Jim Hiller as their head coach on Sunday, so this was their first game with DJ Smith at the helm.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Ready for the Stretch
It was a very interesting and fruitful Saturday for this hockey and wrestling fan. On that day, Chicago's United Center hosted the annual Elimination Chamber event, which serves as the final PPV (or PLE) stop before WrestleMania. While that was going on, the Colorado Avalanche hosted the Chicago Blackhawks, with the Avs donning the division rivalry alternates for the second straight game. The Avs were coming off a terrible loss to the Minnesota Wild, so we were looking to take that out on somebody.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Stanley Cup Playoff Push 2026: Charge!!!
It's here, folks! The month of March is here! You know the drill when it comes to the month of March. It's one of the most insane months of the year in sports. Baseball starts at the end of the month, as does the United Football League. College basketball takes over with conference tournaments, followed by the big dance, and in the NHL and NBA, it's the last full month of the regular season. In both leagues, March plays the same role as September in MLB and December in the NFL: it's the beginning of the end.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a month ago in Unbalanced
A Cacophony of Shenanigans
The Colorado Avalanche's resumption began with a 4-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth, win #38 of the season. We were back to work on the following night, this time at home, but still facing a division foe. In this case, it's our oldest division rival: the Minnesota Wild. Our third meeting of the season against Minnesota, but it's the first time that the Avs hosted the Wild, as the previous two meetings were in Minnesota. It is also the second time that the NHL's top two defensemen, Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes, battled each other this season (the third if you count the Gold Medal Game this year).
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Back to Action
What an Olympics, am I right?! The 2026 Winter Games in Milan saw the NHL players participate for the first time in a dozen years, and regarding the Colorado Avalanche, eight of our players were in Milan representing five countries. Six of the eight left Milan with medals. Artturi Lehkonen and Joel Kiviranta received Bronze Medals representing Finland. Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Devon Toews received Silver Medals representing Canada, and Brock Nelson received a Gold Medal representing the United States.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a month ago in Unbalanced
