DALLAS — It appears that Mikko Rantanen, initially listed as “week-to-week” with the injury to his left leg, could miss an whole month since the Avalanche proceeds to wade through significant losses to its own forward corps. Rantanen, a 2019 NHL All-Star who will make a team-high $12 million salary this season, is starting his
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Avalanche all-star Mikko Rantanen was evaluated Tuesday but there was no update given on the seriousness of the lower-body injury sustained in the match at St. Louis Monday night. The team is expected to supply more info on Wednesday. Related Articles Avs podcast: Mikko Rantanen’s leg injury, Altitude TV dispute and much more Avalanche star
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Coloradoan Brad Watson called it a career Saturday, concluding a 23-year stint as an NHL referee before family and friends at the Pepsi Center. I feel fortunate to have been among those friends. A scratch golfer, good hockey player, and terrific story-teller, Watson hand-picked his 1,393rd and last NHL game — choosing his adopted hometown
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Its unstructured lineup become a polished parade for the Avalanche on Sunday, meaning the beer-league look might get another try Tuesday night at Minnesota. The Avs used one less forward (11) and an extra defenseman (seven) in defeating the New Jersey Devils 3-0 at the Pepsi Center, together with the line combinations and defensive pairings
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