The Avalanche have signed pending UFA center Brock Nelson to a three-year extension, per a team announcement. The deal carries a $7.5MM cap hit for a total value of $22.5MM, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. In doing so, Colorado takes one of the top pivots off this summer’s open market. They paid a steep price to … Read more
Montreal Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov is set to make his NHL debut shortly, marking one of the most important moments in the team’s long-term rebuild plans. With the Canadiens quickly approaching a surprise playoff appearance, Demidov’s presence should provide head coach Martin St-Louis with a few more options from an offensive standpoint. That being said, … Read more
The Avalanche’s six-game winning streak ended following a complete letdown of a shootout against the Minnesota Wild. The final score was 2-1. Neither Nathan MacKinnon nor Martin Necas gave you much to be excited about on their opportunities. And at the other end, Mackenzie Blackwood looked even more uninspiring. In the words of Jared Bednar, … Read more