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Devils’ rookies shine in defeat of Colorado Avalanche

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils’ youth movement has a lot more going for it than No. 1 overall draft pick Nico Hischier. The Devils are three deep in the rookie department. H...

DATE: Oct 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Avalanche try to rebound from dismal year amid Matt Duchene distraction

DENVER — Matt Duchene is still here despite persistent trade rumors and Semyon Varlamov is healthy again. Those are two intriguing things to watch as the Colorado Avalanche head i...

DATE: Sep 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Russians Varlamov, Yakupov could figure big in Avalanche revival

LAST SEASON: 22-56-4, 48 points. COACH: Jared Bednar (second season, second NHL season). ADDED: F Alexander Kerfoot, RW Nail Yakupov, F Colin Wilson, F Domini...

DATE: Sep 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Colorado Avalanche agree to 2-year deal with defenseman Nikita Zadorov

DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche have signed restricted free agent defenseman Nikita Zadorov to a two-year deal. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Zadorov led the Avalanche with 153 hits las...

DATE: Sep 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Avalanche forward Matt Duchene reports to camp amid uncertainty

Avalanche actively seeking to trade star

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Avalanche will retire Milan Hejduk’s No. 23

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche will retire the number of forward Milan Hejduk in a January ceremony. Hejduk played all 14 of his seasons with Colorado and helped the Avalanche to...

DATE: Sep 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Hockey organizations unveil ‘Declaration of Principles’

NEW YORK — The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have unveiled a “Declaration of Principles” to guide hockey culture across various levels of the sport. The principles were unveile...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Avalanche sign forward Alexander Kerfoot

DENVER â€“ The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a two-year, entry-level deal with Alexander Kerfoot after the forward became a college free agent earlier this month. Kerfoot was origi...

DATE: Aug 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

U.S., Canada preparing for NHL-less Olympics very differently

First Olympics without top hockey pros since 1994

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NHL: Players under contract in minors can’t go to Olympics

Players with NHL contracts, even those in the minors, will not be allowed to participate in the Winter Olympics next February. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the league’s...

DATE: Aug 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Tony Granato to coach U.S. men’s hockey at Olympics

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Tony Granato was honored to get a call, offering him a chance to coach the U.S. men’s hockey team at the 2018 Olympics, the first without NHL players since 1994. ...

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sports

Connor McDavid disappointed at NHL decision to skip Olympics

TORONTO — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said he’s disappointed the NHL won’t be sending players to the Winter Olympic in South Korea. “It would have been a special group,...

DATE: Jul 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports