Mile High Sticking

4 days ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

Former Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri took a shot at the team on Sunday for how they handled the Mikko Rantanen situation. There are several types of relationships when it comes to sports. In the world of the Colorado Avalanche, despite some notable departures, those players who once played in burgundy and blue are still sometimes close to the guys who still play on the departed player’s old team. Off the ice, they’re pals. On the ice, they’re enemies. Rivals.

1 week ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

It’s been a tough road for the Colorado Avalanche since winning the Stanley Cup. They wish they had these two players back. Since the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2021-22, they have gone through three seasons losing in the postseason: The first round two times and the second round once. It has gotten to the point where some fans have expressed their frustration and have taken it out on head coach Jared Bednar and general manager Chris MacFarland.

1 week ago | milehighsticking.com | Sean McKenna

Despite the amount of talent the Colorado Avalanche have, they underperformed in some of the games that matterUnless you live under a rock, you’re well aware the Colorado Avalanche are now looking forward to a summer of golf instead of hockey, as they were unceremoniously eliminated in the first round in frustrating fashion by the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Avalanche nation had higher expectations than a first round exit, and there’s plenty of blame to go around to the entire organization.

2 weeks ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

The Colorado Avalanche have not one, but two, nominees for the Ted Lindsay Award. The Colorado Avalanche are going to be looking to keep the postseason series against the Stars going on Thursday at Ball Arena. They currently trail Dallas 3-2 in the series, and one more loss would officially eliminate them from any chance of hoisting the Stanley Cup this year.

2 weeks ago | milehighsticking.com | Graham Tiedtke

Where does Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar rank in NHL coaching tenures? The Colorado Avalanche are in the midst of yet another postseason appearance as they look to add onto their last victory against the Dallas Stars, evening the series at 2-2. It’s an amazing feat, given their struggles early on into the season and a couple of cold streaks among several players. Head coach Jared Bednar is such a huge part of the team’s success since taking over for Patrick Roy in 2016.