Evan Rawal
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Lead Avalanche beat writer for the Denver Gazette. PWHA member. evanrawal@gmail.com, evan.rawal@gazette.com
Ross Colton holds no grudges, although he may have sent his pal Parker Kelly a video of what will happen if the two meet in a corner next season. He loved his time in Denver, but knew a trade was possible. “I wouldn’t say it caught me off guard.” www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/20/r...
Ross Colton excited for new opportunity, holds no grudges after Avalanche traded him
Ross Colton is still trying to figure out what the heck happened to the Avalanche in a span of six days in late May. Being swept out of the Western Conference final was not on Colorado’s bingo card. “...
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Ross Colton holds no grudges, although he may have sent his pal Parker Kelly a video of what will happen if the two meet in a corner next season. He loved his time in Denver, but knew a trade was possible. “I wouldn’t say it caught me off guard.” www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/20/r...
Ross Colton excited for new opportunity, holds no grudges after Avalanche traded him
Ross Colton is still trying to figure out what the heck happened to the Avalanche in a span of six days in late May. Being swept out of the Western Conference final was not on Colorado’s bingo card. “...
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Had a good chat with Ross Colton about his time with the #GoAvsGo, a fresh start in Nashville, and some other things. Look for that in next day or two. Then time for a little break, unless Joe puts me to work. Be kind to each other and watch out for lettuce.
Eagles hire Kitchener’s former coach. Won the Memorial Cup last season. Pro and international experience as well.
Colorado Avalanche@avalanche.bsky.social · 3w agoJoin us in welcoming Jussi Ahokas as the head coach of the Colorado Eagles!
Grading the offseason moves from the Colorado Avalanche | NHL Insider www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/16/g...
Grading the offseason moves from the Colorado Avalanche | NHL Insider
The overwhelming consensus from Avalanche fans on their team’s offseason? Eh. Summer plans for the Avalanche changed the moment Nazem Kadri was acquired directly before the trade deadline in March. Br...
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Wondering if someone in the Avs organization fought for 5 days off after the GTAVI release date on Nov. 19...
Evan Rawal@evanrawal.bsky.social · 3w agoFull 2026-27 Avalanche schedule.
According to 9News/DBJ, the Denver City Council approved the Kroenke's Speer bridge bill on first reading on Monday. It needs to pass a second reading, which seems likely, next week. Construction could begin this year. Josh Kroenke led us to believe a practice rink update would come after this.
Regular season hockey in September. Get used to it. Avalanche to open new 84-game season at home vs. Los Angeles Kings in September www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/15/a...
Avalanche to open new 84-game season at home vs. Los Angeles Kings in September
Regular season hockey is coming to September. The NHL said Wednesday the Avalanche will open their 2026-27 season at Ball Arena on Sept. 30 against the Los Angeles Kings at 8 p.m. (TNT). It will be th...
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3rd time in 4 seasons that the Avs and Kings will start their season's playing each other. This is also the first time since 2022 that the Avs will start at home.
Evan Rawal@evanrawal.bsky.social · 3w agoAvs will start their season at home on September (yes, September) 30th against the Los Angeles Kings.
Avs will start their season at home on September (yes, September) 30th against the Los Angeles Kings.
It’s the middle of July and nothing’s happening, but will be doing an Avalanche mailbag tomorrow. What questions do you have about their offseason or how they look heading into next season?
Talked to Marty quite a bit about Tennis this past season and he told me way back in camp he already had Wimbledon tickets for this year. Pretty cool he got to see two Czech’s battle for the Women’s title. It was a great match.
If Joe Sakic didn’t at least call about Hellebuyck, he wouldn’t have been doing his job. Even without the US goalie, the #GoAvsGo will enter next season in very good shape in net, both at the NHL level and beyond. www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/09/a...
Avalanche enter summer deep in net as elite goaltender sits on trade market | NHL Insider
Joe Sakic wouldn’t be doing his job if he didn’t at least make a call, right? “I had a couple teams say to me they wondered if Colorado took a shot at Connor Hellebuyck,” NHL insider Elliotte Friedman...
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Joe Sakic seems content with starting the season with this roster. To make his deadline job easier, developing some of these young forwards the #GoAvsGo will give an opportunity to into trusted NHLers is crucial for the organization. www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/06/h...
How the Avalanche can increase Stanley Cup odds for 2026-27 season | Evan’s take
When the Avalanche acquired veterans Brock Nelson and Charlie Coyle at the 2025 trade deadline, superstar Nathan MacKinnon shared a poignant belief. “I really don’t think you can win with young player...
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USA got a brief Eddie Vedder bump. Quick, put him on the broadcast.
Could have stopped at “maybe I’m the problem.” Game is GOATED.
Polygon@polygon.com · last mo.What a slog
The Flyers have done a 5 x$18M offer sheet for Leo Carlsson
Has the gap 1-6 in the Central Division gotten smaller over the last few weeks? www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/02/c...
Central teams get aggressive as grip at top of division loosens for Avalanche | NHL Insider
The NHL is a funny league. No one would argue that the two best divisions in hockey are the Central and Atlantic. There are high-end teams in each, but there is also depth. And yet, at the end of this...
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It's a yearly tradition for me to ask #GoAvsGo director of player development Brian Willsie about former 1st rounder Mikhail Gulyayev. Asked if it was a disappointment that he is staying in Russia and not coming to North America.
The Avs will return to the 6-team 2026 Rookie Faceoff Tournament this season, with this one taking place in San Jose. They'll play two games. Sat. 9/12 against Anaheim Sunday 9/13 against Vegas
Avalanche lose a key piece to their analytics team in Dawson Sprigings. Been in the organization since 2019 and is headed to Predators to be Assistant to the GM. Believe that's first front office person to leave Avs for Nashville since MacFarland left.
It’s 2 PM MST on July 1 and the #GoAvsGo roster might be set to start the 26-27 season after signing Schwartz and Juulsen. “We’ll go 12 forwards, but we feel we got some really good young prospects that are ready to get some opportunity.” www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/01/a...
Avalanche sign former Colorado College forward Jaden Schwartz to 3-year contract, add depth defenseman
Jaden Schwartz is returning to Colorado. He’ll just be a little further north this time around. On Wednesday, the Avalanche signed the 34-year-old Schwartz to a three-year contract that will carry a c...
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Joe Sakic more or less confirms that the #GoAvsGo are done unless something pops up down the line. “We have a little bit of cap space that we’re just going to try and accumulate over the course of the year, see how much money we can save for the deadline.”
Jaden Schwartz is returning to Colorado. He'll just be a little further north this time. The former CC forward is headed to the #GoAvsGo on a 3-year deal, and they're also bringing in D-man Noah Juulsen. www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/01/a...
Avalanche sign former Colorado College forward Jaden Schwartz to 3-year contract, add depth defenseman per reports
Jaden Schwartz is returning to Colorado. He’ll just be a little further north this time around. Darren Dreger of TSN reported on Wednesday that the Avalanche had signed the 34-year-old Schwartz to a t...
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Noah Juulsen to the Avs, two years, $1.1 million. That's five right-handed defensemen for the Avs with just one lefty.