Colorado Avalanche News
The Colorado Avalanche recently revisited their 2026 Alumni Game and Valeri Nichushkin shared insights about his trade and departure from Denver in a Russian interview. Cale Makar will host a meet and greet at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Thornton on August 16th, and he has been named the NHL’s best defenseman for the fifth consecutive year. Meanwhile, Brock Nelson reflects on his “crazy year” after winning Olympic gold, and discussions around Makar’s next contract continue. In league news, Vancouver’s Thatcher Demko may miss training camp post-hip surgery, while Brad Marchand confirmed he underwent offseason surgery and the NHL faces critical salary-cap decisions.
