Will Petersen

1 week ago | denversports.com | Will Petersen

The Colorado Avalanche announced on Friday that they’ve signed Russian goaltender Ilya Nabokov to a two-year entry level contract. Nabokov was a second-round pick by the Avs, 38th overall, in the 2024 NHL Draft. The 22-year-old was the highest goalie selected in that draft by any NHL team. We have signed goaltender Ilya Nabokov to a two-year, entry-level contract through the 2026-27 season.

1 week ago | denversports.com | Will Petersen

Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton both met with the media on Thursday as the team wrapped up its first week of OTAs.And the two had slightly different approaches at the podium. Payton is excited for Nix in his second year as Denver’s quarterback, noting these voluntary practices went smoothly. That’s not to say they didn’t a season ago, but perhaps everything was crisper. “Just the processing, understanding of what we’re doing. In and out of the huddle,” Payton said.

1 week ago | denversports.com | Will Petersen

New Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga got a three-year contract from the team worth up to $45 million this offseason. And after the Broncos wrapped up their first week of OTAs on Thursday, Hufanga met with the media for the first time since inking the deal. It’s safe to say he’s thrilled to be in Denver, ready to join a Broncos defense that was very strong for large parts of the 2024 NFL season. “Definitely just a great organization, first and foremost.

1 week ago | denversports.com | Will Petersen

The Colorado Avalanche gave up a lot to acquire center Brock Nelson before the NHL trade deadline. And with Nelson entering free agency this summer, it was a risk by Avs GM Chris MacFarland. Not only did Colorado trade top prospect Calum Ritchie to acquire Nelson, the club also gave up its first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a third-rounder in 2028. It didn’t exactly work out, at least not yet, as Nelson had only one goal in the heartbreaking first-round loss to the Dallas Stars.

1 week ago | denversports.com | Will Petersen

New Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman didn’t mince words at his introductory press conference on Wednesday. When asked if he was satisfied with the players conditioning at the start of last season, as well as they’re availability, Adelman gave a direct answer. “No. I think we can come back better. I think we can come back more ready to start the season,” Adelman said.