Evan Liu

Alfred, Denver

Managing Editor at Mile High Hockey

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Articles

What should be the expectations for Logan O'Connor next season?

2 weeks ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

Logan O’Connor has been a continued presence in an ever-changing lineup for the Colorado Avalanche. Yet, he is also persistent and battling through it all. LOC has gone through yet another hip surgery in the offseason. It’s now his second one in two years. It’s unknown whether or not the procedure was done on the same hip. Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor underwent successful hip surgery this morning (Friday, June 6).
2024-25 Colorado Avalanche Player Review: #24 Oskar Olausson

3 weeks ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

Like several others in this series, Oskar Olausson played just a few games for the Colorado Avalanche. He spent most of his time in the AHL with the Colorado Eagles in Loveland. With the AvalancheThe 22-year-old forward has finished up his fourth season as a part of the organization. He only played two games for the Avalanche this season, with zeroes across the board. Pace Pace Pace for Oskar Olausson.
Colorado Avalanche sign Ilya Nabokov to two-year contract

4 weeks ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

The Colorado Avalanche has made the first move of the offseason for the organization. They’ve locked down a possible goaltender for the future, Ilya Nabokov. He signed a two-year, entry-level contract on Friday afternoon. The #Avs have signed Ilya Nabokov to a two-year, entry-level contract through 2026-27.
2024-25 Colorado Avalanche Player Review: #16 Juuso Parssinen

1 month ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

Finnish forward Juuso Parssinen is just another of the 50 players who rotated in and out of the Colorado Avalanche system throughout the 2024-25 season. Parssinen came in midway through the season, but was shipped out before he had much of a chance to get settled. The 23-year-old started his season with the Nashville Predators. The Preds were the only team he’d known up until this season in his three-year career. In 15 games in the Music City, he had two goals and three assists.
2024-25 Colorado Avalanche Player Review: #6 Erik Johnson

1 month ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

Erik Johnson, a fan favorite, returned to Colorado after a three-year hiatus. After the 2022-23 season, he moved on to the Buffalo Sabres for a season. He has spent the last year and a half playing for the Philadelphia Flyers, where he played in his 1000th career NHL game earlier this year. He celebrated when the Avs came to town with Gabriel Landeskog.
2024-25 Colorado Avalanche Player Review: #3 John Ludvig

1 month ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

John Ludvig kicks off our long offseason series, going over the players who played for the Colorado Avalanche this season. Starting in numerical order, the tall No. 3 defender started the year with the Avalanche. Ludvig only played in eight games this season for the big club. He tacked on two assists with his time with the Avs. In his entire NHL career, he has played 41 games. He still has three goals, but now has four assists to his name. 🗣️ John Ludvig“I was thrilled.
What other changes could the Avalanche make in the offseason?

1 month ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

The season-ending defeat for the Colorado Avalanche to the Dallas Stars still stings, echoing for several changes across the fanbase. What changes there are could create a difference by this time next year. There has already been one change, with General Manager Chris MacFarland announcing power play and assistant coach Ray Bennett had been let go from the organization. No others have been made since the press conference on Monday, but others could come – lineup aside.
Avalanche fire Ray Bennett, and more from postseason presser

1 month ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

Colorado Avalanche General Manager Chris MacFarland announced assistant coach Ray Bennett had moved on from the team to open their postseason press conference on Tuesday afternoon. Coach Ray Bennett has been fired from the Avs coaching staff #Avs #GoAvsGo @HockeyMtnHighCO— Brennan Vogt (@brennan-vogt.bsky.social) 2025-05-06T19:05:14.942ZBennett had been an assistant on the team since 2017, running the power play. After going stagnant in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his time has come to an end.
Avalanche Aftermath: Inside the disastrous first-round loss

1 month ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

The 2024-25 season for the Colorado Avalanche came to a crashing close after their Game Seven loss to the Dallas Stars. They were up 2-0 and in control to finally defeat all their recent woes. But it all came apart in 13 minutes. Colorado was the better team in the series at 5-on-5, but ended up on the losing end. It is not just because of bad luck, there are reasons as to why this did not work out for the burgundy and blue. Special teamsPerhaps the biggest difference in the series was special teams.
Game Recap: Colorado’s collapse proves disastrous in Game 7 ...Middle East

1 month ago | en.pressbee.net | Evan Liu

by Evan Liu, HockeyMountainHigh.com DALLAS – Colorado had this game won up 2-0 in the closing stages of the third period. They looked like they were en route to slay the dragon. But instead, trends continue. The Dallas Stars put up four in the third period behind a Mikko Rantanen hat-trick. Similar to how the Avalanche were eliminated in 2020, it is sheer heartbreak. First Period Parker Kelly found himself in the box early for the Avs for a questionable holding penalty to call in Game Seven.