The Hockey Writers on MSN1d
Avalanche’s Martin Necas Trade Was Subtly Brilliant
On the surface, the Colorado Avalanche made a pretty baffling decision last week (Jan. 24). Trading an in-his-prime franchise legend like Mikko Rantanen doesn’t usually go over well in the eyes of ...
Carolina, Colorado Trade Pieces All Score First Points Against New York Rangers
The #NYR have the distinction of allowing the first post-trade point to everyone in the Mikko Rantanen blockbuster. Rantanen ...
Reporter-Herald2d
Avalanche starts strong, fades late again in loss to Islanders: “We’ve got to be better than that”
It’s become a pattern now — the Colorado Avalanche look like the better team for the better part of the first 40 minutes and ...
SB Nation on MSN2d
Recap: Avs start hot, fade late in 5-2 loss to Islanders
Josh Manson saw a goal overturned due to a controversial goalie interference call, but defensive miscues were the prominent ...
Avalanche GM: 'Tough Business Decision' to Trade Mikko Rantanen in NHL Blockbuster
Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said it was a "tough business decision" to trade star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes ...