Matt Duchene skated today and is expected to practice with the team tomorrow. Skipper Joe is "hopeful" that Duchene will be able to play Game 1 on Wednesday. I say, bank on it. The news is not so...

Mike's Miscellany™ Vol. IX - Playoff Edition!!

Today is the day that Stan Kroenke must announce his intentions on the St Louis Rams, a team he owns 40% share in. Someone is purchasing the 60% majority of the Rams and as part of that agreement,...

Avalanche coach Joe Sacco was interviewed via an NHL conference call today. I wasn't on the call, but do have access to the transcript, which I'm providing here. Skipper Joe discusses Peter Mueller...

1 y -  Chicago Blackhawks CEN 80 51 22 7 109 264 204 +60 29-8-3 22-14-4 6-3-1 Won 5 2 y -  San Jose Sharks PAC 80 4...

I know how you feel. Last night was a dismal, gut-wrenching night that made me feel like I was watching Andrew Brunette score that OT goal in 2003 all over again. It was so depressing, I turned...

A lot of people will tell you that defense and goaltending is what wins Stanley Cups. If you ask me, I think a great coach is more vital than the defense although you have to have defense too. C...

Dear Avalanche, I hope this letter finds you well. We're not the most-prolific letter writers around, but we have found ourselves moved to write previously to such notables as Sandy Clough, the NHL...

Most of the Western teams are in action tonight (they are in bold). They key games are Anaheim at Calgary and Dallas at Nashville.     Rank Team GP W L OT PTS GR MaxPts Magic # 1 Chicago 71 45 19 ...

Avalanche get hurt and healthy