Graham Tiedtke

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Nikita Prischepov proves Colorado Avalanche can find gold in later rounds

1 week ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

The Colorado Avalanche found a solid player in the seventh round of the 2024 NHL Draft in Nikita Prischepov. He could be a great motivator for other late-round picks, including the ones the Avalanche will select in the 2025 NHL Draft. It’s not every year that there are late-round NHL Draft picks that amount to much once they are selected.
Avalanche fans already have something to look forward to at 2026 Winter Olympics

1 week ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

The Colorado Avalanche will boast several players at the 2026 Winter Olympics. When the Colorado Avalanche aren’t scheduled, we always miss the burgundy and blue. However, When the Winter Olympics kick off in 2026, we will still get to see some of the beset players on the team suit up and hit the ice in Italy. Earlier on Monday, I wrote about the news of Gabriel Landeskog making Team Sweden’s preliminary reveal.
Breaking down the Colorado Avalanche’s All-Star placements by the NHL

1 week ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are two of the Colorado Avalanche players to receive all-star votes by the NHL. Who else got votes? The Colorado Avalanche have two of the best players in the league in center Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar. So, it should go without saying that both players made the NHL’s All-Star team for the 2024-25 season. MacKinnon led all centers in points in terms of voting with 731.
Colorado Avalanche fans hate the idea of trading Sam Girard

2 weeks ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

The idea of the Colorado Avalanche trading Sam Girard has been a talking point for years, and it always ends up the same: Fans hate the idea. It seems like the thought of the Colorado Avalanche trading away defenseman Samuel Girard comes up every year. The Avalanche, who have little salary cap room right now, are in a spot where these thoughts are coming up again.
Jonathan Toews linked to Colorado Avalanche, Central Division rival

2 weeks ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

Could free agent Jonathan Toews end up coming to the Colorado Avalanche? The Colorado Avalanche could use some extra help between the third and fourth line. To me, adding some help at the third-line centre position makes sense, as Charlie Coyle has been linked to trade rumours. Jack Drury is the player taking over at 4C. Could there be another addition to the team that could force a player such as Coyle or even Martin Necas out the door?
Cale Makar wins second Norris trophy by a landslide, on trajectory for Hall of Fame

2 weeks ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

Cale Makar has been named the Norris Trophy winner for 2024-25 and is on a clear path to the Hall of Fame. It goes without saying, but has been said many times, that the Colorado Avalanche have a superstar in defenseman Cale Makar. His play speaks for itself, and is noticed by everybody who watches or plays hockey. Makar has been named the Norris Trophy winner for a second time in his career on Wednesday. Looking at the votes, it wasn’t even close.
3 difficult decisions Avalanche will need to make this offseason

2 weeks ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

Here are 3 difficult decisions the Colorado Avalanche need to make this offseason. With the Colorado Avalanche entering the offseason with many questions to answer, we will see some things change. Once the season begins, there are some things that we will keep an eye on. The team cannot currently sign many players with their horrible salary cap situation, so they’ll probably be in need of doing some things they would have preferred not to.
Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland has to prove his vision in 2025-26

3 weeks ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland has some stuff to prove in 2025-26 and beyond. On June 26, 2022, the Colorado Avalanche were named Stanley Cup champions after their Game 6 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. It was their third Stanley Cup win in franchise history. Their general manager at the time was Joe Sakic. Just a couple of weeks later, on July 11th, Joe Sakic passed his general manager title to assistant general manager Chris MacFarland while taking on a higher role.
Joel Kiviranta made Colorado Avalanche’s upcoming decision on him easy

3 weeks ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

What should the Avalanche do with pending UFA Joel Kiviranta? The Colorado Avalanche have to make some tough decisions as they are about to enter free agency season. They have just $8.7 million in cap space to work with. They will have to bite the bullet and let a couple of bigger free agents walk to another team. Brock Nelson comes to mind, and he’s been linked to some teams already.
Colorado Avalanche could make this in-division trade to gain some cap space

3 weeks ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

The Colorado Avalanche could explore this trade option with one of their division opponents this offseason. The Colorado Avalanche have just $8.7 million in cap space for the 2025-26 season, as it stands right now. With several spots scheduled to be open once free agency begins, trade rumblings have begun. It isn’t often that big-name players get traded. It especially isn’t common for them to be traded in the same division they currently play in.