With the Avalanche’s title window closing, Joe Sakic can’t afford for Valeri Nichushkin to be half the man he used to be.

Colorado’s centers are obviously a big reason why the ‘Stanley Cup or bust’ expectations will remain next season.

The place to look for where newly named general manager Joe Sakic might shake up this roster for next season is on the wings.

There was speculation that Chris MacFarland would trade Ross Colton dating back to at least last offseason.

Whatever level of patience and stability Joe Sakic truly believes the Colorado Avalanche need this offseason, he’s got some work to do with the defense corps.

The goaltending position is a near-perfect reflection of where the Colorado Avalanche stand heading into the summer of 2026.

The Stanley Cup could be awarded Sunday night, and the past two weeks haven’t made a stunning collapse any easier to digest for