Evan Rawal

Covering some Broncos training camp today.

Because it’s 90 degrees out and I’ve been here 100’s of times. A beer helps.

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When the zoo tells you members don’t get discounts on alcohol anymore

Avs have traded Oskar Olausson to San Jose for forward Danil Gushchin.

Olausson ends his Avalanche career with 4 NHL games just 66 points in 163 career AHL games.

Taken in the 1st round in 2021.

He has a ton of followers so this is hardly news but Will Tennyson’s YouTube page is probably the best around.

NHL offseason winners, losers and teams feeling incomplete | NHL Insider We still have two long months until NHL training camps open up, but it's time to get judgmental.

Back from vacation taking a look at who got better, who feels worse, and who still feels incomplete in this week’s NHL Insider.

Plus, thoughts on the Hakstol hiring and throwing a name out there to fill the Avs other assistant opening.

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NHL offseason winners, losers and teams feeling incomplete | NHL Insider We still have two long months until NHL training camps open up, but it's time to get judgmental.

Back from vacation taking a look at who got better, who feels worse, and who still feels incomplete in this week’s NHL Insider.

Plus, thoughts on the Hakstol hiring and throwing a name out there to fill the Avs other assistant opening.

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What to know after Colorado Avalanche release 2025-26 schedule | Evan's take You can start filling up your calendars with Colorado Avalanche game times.

Important nuggets and dates to keep in mind after the release of the 2025-26 Avalanche schedule.

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Your full 2025-26 Colorado Avalanche schedule.

Avs will start the season in LA on Oct. 7 at 8:30 PM.

Rest of schedule due out Wednesday.

What to make of Josh Manson's extension and the Avalanche blue line | Evan's take The Avalanche's two recent moves showed the immediate direction of the franchise.

Had a minute last night to gather some thoughts on the Josh Manson extension and what it means for the blueline of the Avalanche moving forward.

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$3.95M with a rising cap isn’t bad at all for Manson…when he’s healthy. He’s only played 151 of 246 games since signing his last extension. Brings something no other defenseman on the team can but definite risk with him getting older.

Timed the visit perfectly for Kilauea erupting.

Thats where we want to go next time, whenever that is. Wife wanted to see volcanoes

“Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and experience behind the bench and will be a great fit on Jared's staff,” said Avalanche General Manager Chris MacFarland. “He has an extensive coaching background with a lot of success and will be a valuable addition to our team.” “I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the Avalanche,” said Hakstol. “This is a proud organization with a lot of talented players and a tremendous coaching staff led by Jared Bednar. I look forward to being a part of this special group and can't wait to get to work and help the team in any way that I can. My family and I are also very much looking forward to being a part of this community and wonderful state of Colorado.”

Whoa. The Avs have hired Dave Hakstol as an Assistant Coach.

I think the Avs have more up their sleeve this summer but if they want to hold off for a week or so, that works for me. Sneaking away with the family.

Toby Petersen, skills coach for the #Avs the past two seasons, is the new head coach of the Texas Stars.

Another vacancy for the Avalanche to fill this summer. Still need an NHL assistant to replace Ray Bennett and an AHL assistant to replace Dan Hinote, as well.

This is not the news I needed to read this morning.

What do the Avalanche do with Martin Necas? | Evan's mailbag Should the Colorado Avalanche sign Martin Necas or trade him?

50% of the mailbag questions were about what to do with Martin Necas, so yes, I focused on that.

What would I do with him if I was the Avalanche? Here are my thoughts as well as a few other.

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What do the Avalanche do with Martin Necas? | Evan's mailbag Should the Colorado Avalanche sign Martin Necas or trade him?

50% of the mailbag questions were about what to do with Martin Necas, so yes, I focused on that.

What would I do with him if I was the Avalanche? Here are my thoughts as well as a few other.

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12 team no-trade list.

Yeah I've gone full HFBoards trying to look and can't find anyone another team would even give up. THat's what makes this so difficult. Also, how do teams even value Necas? Because teams last summer weren't all that interested in giving up a lot for him.

Time for another mailbag. The Avalanche have done a little but have left room to do more. Whether or not they do (and when) remains to be seen.

What questions does everyone have?

Brent Burns Contract & Stats on PuckPedia.com Powered by PuckPedia.com

Brent Burns 1 year #GoAvsGo Deal:

Salary $1M
Potential Performance Bonuses $4M:
-$3M @ 10 GP
-$1M if plays 23+ minutes in 70 GP

Cap Hit $1M, AAV $5M

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Correcting previous tweet

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The Avalanche have named Mark Letestu the head coach of the Colorado Eagles. Former NHL player turned coach.

The Avs have signed forward Alex Barre-Boulet to a one-year contract for the upcoming 2025-26 season. He spent last season in the AHL with Laval.

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Have to think the Ehlers contract (6x$8.5M) is the floor for Martin Necas’ camp. He’s younger, more durable and coming off a career year.

How comfortable the Avs are with that remains to be seen.

Brent Burns motivated at age 40 by pursuit of elusive first Stanley Cup | NHL Insider There are eight active NHL players with a Norris Trophy under their belt. Two of them will be playing out of Ball Arena this October.

At age 40, Brent Burns is still highly motivated to play, win, and even learn some new tricks.

“You're always adapting, on and off the ice. That's part of what I enjoy.”

NHL Insider this week, including why it’s obvious players want to be in Vegas.

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