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Colorado Avalanche Roster
| # | Pos. | |
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| Craig Anderson | 41 | G |
| Peter Budaj | 31 | G |
| Kyle Cumiskey | 10 | D |
| Matt Duchene | 9 | C |
| Adam Foote | 52 | D |
| T.J. Galiardi | 39 | LW |
| Scott Hannan | 22 | D |
| Milan Hejduk | 23 | RW |
| Matt Hendricks | 15 | C |
| David Jones | 54 | RW |
| David Koci | 28 | LW |
| John-Michael Liles | 4 | D |
| Greg Mauldin | 0 | C |
| Cody McLeod | 55 | LW |
| Kevin Montgomery | 56 | D |
| Peter Mueller | 88 | C |
| Ryan O`Reilly | 37 | C |
| Kevin Porter | 32 | C |
| Kyle Quincey | 27 | D |
| Ruslan Salei | 24 | D |
| Paul Stastny | 26 | C |
| Chris Stewart | 25 | RW |
| Ryan Stoa | 29 | C |
| Marek Svatos | 40 | RW |
| Darcy Tucker | 16 | RW |
| Ben Walter | 0 | C |
| Ryan Wilson | 44 | D |
| Daniel Winnik | 0 | C |
| Stephane Yelle | 18 | C |
| Brandon Yip | 59 | RW |
Hishon trains with the O'Reillys; updates on Stewart, Mueller contracts
In preparation for the Avs' training camp in September, Hishon is spending the summer with Cal and Radar now that he's done with the Avs' development camp orientation camp and physical testing. In August, he will be attending training camp for Team Canada's World Junior Championships squad. Only 45 players were selected to go; 3 other Avs propsects made the list as well: goalie Calvin Pickard and defensemen Tyson Barrie and Stefan Elliott. Go Avalanche! Way to represent.
In other news, Stewie and Mueller still aren't under contract. Mum's the word on Shermie's front, of course. Mueller's agent said it's been going back and forth and that they currently have a proposal into Sherman and are waiting to hear back. Stewart's agent didn't reply for comment. Ugh, this is giving me an ulcer.
about 17 hours ago
Beachie
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Darren Haydar signs with Chicago Wolves
You knew he wouldn't be back - the only question was where he'd end up.
In related news, former Avalanche Michael Vernace has signed with the Ligtning, according to CapGeek. He's the 3rd former Avsigned by Tampa this summer (along with Brett Clark and Chris Durno).
Leaders on the Avs
by Dustin Burfiend on Jul 29, 2010 9:39 AM MDT
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More photos » David Zalubowski - AP
3 months ago: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote, back, exchanges words with San Jose Sharks left winger Patrick Marleau after he was called for a penalty against Foote in the second period of Game 6 of the teams' first-round NHL Western Conference playoff series in Denver on Saturday, April 24, 2010. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
With the return of old man Adam Foote, we unfortunately don't get to spend the summer debating who should be the next captain of the Colorado Avalanche. In fact, it will be very surprising if Paul Stastny and Milan Hejduk don't retain the A's on their jerseys as well. But, hell, speculating on how the the Avs are going to meet the cap floor is getting to be pretty mind-numbingly boring, so let's take a look at the leaders of this club anyway.
Long time assistant captain Adam Foote took his well-deserved place as captain last season. Footer doesn't really seem to fit in with the team identity of speed and puck-pressure that allowed the Avs to be successful (though the collapsing defense of the entire defensive corps didn't really fit) but his smarts allowed him to stay in the play. From a team perspective, I wasn't exactly jumping for joy when he decided to stay on another year. But from a leadership perspective, how could I be less than thrilled? You know that he is gonna challenge the young guns to be at their best each and every night and I'm sure the plethora of young defensemen will be lucky to have him as a mentor. On the ice he also adds a bit of snarl that I feel is in short supply, especially on defense. Stewart is tough and Gali was nasty in the playoffs but Cody McLeod pulled a disappearing act during much of the season and Tucker and Koci were/are useless. So, with no heir-apparent for captain and no one to replace his role on the blueline, I'd rather have the shadow of Adam Foote than no Adam Foote at all.
Duchene statistically in line for no Soph slump & Howard sucks
Interview with Dobber (good twitter follow @DobberHockey). He did some research on sophomore slumps based on player age since the lockout and to paraphrase, "In the safe group - Duchene". He also lays the hurt on Howard in comparison to Rask which is always great to see. Some positive spin on Mueller and some concern about Yip.
Today in Colorado Avalanche History
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 29, 2010 5:00 AM MDT
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More photos » Brian Bahr - Getty Images
3 months ago: DENVER - (FILE PHOTO) Denver Nuggets owner Stanley Kroenke is seen at the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Pepsi Center on November 4, 2004 in Denver, Colorado. One of Arsenal FC's biggest shareholders, Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith, is selling, April 12, 2010 her stake of approximately 16% in the Premier League club. The sale raises the potential of either Alisher Usmanov, who fronts Red & White, or sports tycoon Stan Kroenke, of Kroenke Sports Enterprises, gaining control of the North London club. (Photo by: Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Happy birthday to Colorado overlord Stan Kroenke. Kroenke owns the Avalanche, Nuggets and the Altitude sports network, to name a few key items in the portfolio. But it's his current attempt to purchase a majority stake in the St Louis Rams - a move that would seem to conflict with the NFL's cross-ownership policy - that has Avalanche fans biting their collective nails.
So, have a happy birthday Stan. Now please don't screw this up.
Mile High Hump Day Caption Thread
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 28, 2010 6:00 AM MDT
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Still Nothing.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 27, 2010 5:54 PM MDT
in Avalanche Notebook
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More photos » David Zalubowski - AP
4 days ago: FILE - This March 24, 2010, file photo shows Los Angeles Kings left winger Alexander Frolov, of Russia, warming up before facing the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. The Rangers are adding some offensive punch by agreeing to terms with free agent forward Alexander Frolov. The 28-year-old winger is joining New York on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, after spending his first seven NHL seasons with the Kings. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Two more top-six left wingers are off the boards today, neither going to Colorado. Alexander Frolov went to the Rangers while Alexei Ponikarovsky went to the Kings. Either player would have filled a need for the Avalanche and a reasonable salary ($3 million and $3.2 million respectively). And both signed one-year deals, which means no long-term contractual obligations to get in the way of all those pesky future contract renewals (or even current ones like, say, for Chris Stewart or Peter Mueller).
Maybe there is something bigger coming down the pipeline...but we're quickly running out of bigger fish to pursue.
Are the Avs gearing up for something big?
by toothandnailer777 on Jul 26, 2010 7:37 PM MDT
82 comments
Now, nobody get their panties all in a bundle like last time I posted something similar to this. I only did it for discussion and not "spam." No, I don't have "insider access" either. I only look at this randomly to see what's going on. ESPN says that Avs are ready to spend money... .So what do you think is going to happen? Discuss.
Avs poised to spend money
9:33AM ET Colorado Avalanche
The Avs will spend big money soon.
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In the summer of 1995, the Quebec Nordiques moved to the Rocky Mountains and became the Colorado Avalanche. Trading for Montreal goaltender Patrick Roy in mid-season proved to be the move that put them over the top in the National Hockey League. Although the Detroit Red Wings had a record breaking regular season, the Avalanche came away with the Stanley Cup. With the help of stars Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Claude Lemieux and the aforementioned Roy, the Avalanche were able to bring the Red Wings back down to earth, defeating Detroit in the Conference championship. After a four-game sweep of the third-year expansion Florida Panthers, the Avalanche captured their first Stanley Cup in their first season in Colorado.
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After winning their second President's Trophy in five years, the Colorado Avalanche stormed towards the Stanley Cup. The city of Denver, Colorado, hosted the 2001 All-Star Game, and fittingly sent five players to play in and enjoy the festivities. In a season full of highlights, four-time Stanley Cup winning goaltender Patrick Roy earned his 448th regular season win to break Terry Sawchuck's all-time record. Twenty-two-year veteran and 19-time All-Star defenseman Ray Bourque played in his last season, and was perhaps, the motivational factor behind Colorado's run for the Stanley Cup. Players insisted, however, that they did not want to win the Cup "for" Ray, but win the Cup "with" Ray. When the playoffs began, Bourque announced his and what became Colorado's objective -- simply, 16Ws. With the help of newly acquired Rob Blake, and eventual Hart Trophy winner and captain Joe Sakic, the Avalanche defeated Vancouver, Los Angeles, St. Louis and after a grueling seven-game championship series, the New Jersey Devils to win their 16 games and their second Cup.
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