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Avalanche’s Martin Necas Trade Was Subtly Brilliant
On the surface, the Colorado Avalanche made a pretty baffling decision last week (Jan. 24). Trading an in-his-prime franchise legend like Mikko Rantanen doesn’t usually go over well in the eyes of ...
Carolina, Colorado Trade Pieces All Score First Points Against New York Rangers
The #NYR have the distinction of allowing the first post-trade point to everyone in the Mikko Rantanen blockbuster. Rantanen ...
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Recap: Avs start hot, fade late in 5-2 loss to Islanders
Josh Manson saw a goal overturned due to a controversial goalie interference call, but defensive miscues were the prominent ...
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Aftermath Of The Rantanen Trade
Like Rantanen, Marner is UFA-eligible on July 1. Friedman pointed out Marner has a full no-movement clause whereas Rantanen ...
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Avalanche’s Necas Making Good Impression After Rantanen Trade
Martin Necas is doing his best to make the Colorado Avalanche fanbase excited for the post-Mikko Rantanen future.
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon: Two apples in win
MacKinnon dished out two assists in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rangers. MacKinnon saw success alongside new linemate Martin Necas and the two provided assists on Cale Makar's pair of first-period goals ...
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Multi-point outing
Necas provided two assists and took three shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 win against the Rangers.
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Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has strong reaction to 'shocking' Mikko Rantanen trade
The Colorado Avalanche were involved in one of the NHL's biggest recent blockbusters on Friday night when they sent star ...
Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Speaks Out on Blockbuster Mikko Rantanen Trade
Rantanen has been an essential member of the Avalanche's core since arriving in 2015-16, having won the Stanley Cup in ...