Avalanche Signing Kylington Insures A Competitive Training Camp & Georgiev's Important Value To The Team
Also, does signing Kylington mean another defensemen is on the move?
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Avalanche Signing Kylington Promises Competitive Training Camp
August 6, 2024 by Marko Zlomislic
Though Kylington will surely seek a long-term contract next offseason, signing a one-year, prove-it deal with the high-flying Avalanche is a savvy move for a player hoping to boost his value on the open market. The defenseman joins a number of new faces on the Avalanche blue line, and his arrival will make what already promised to be a hard-fought training camp battle even more competitive.
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Alexandar Georgiev Is One of Avalanche’s Best Values
August 5, 2024 by Ryan Womeldorf
Such are the challenges of a Stanley Cup champion. Finding value becomes imperative as the most important players earn fat new deals as a reward. As the Avalanche pursue their fourth Stanley Cup, finding those value players will be even more important. For that reason, Alexandar Georgiev is among the most valuable players on the roster.
NHL Rumors: Wild, Avalanche, Penguins, Sabres, Oilers
August 6, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild have emerged as a team interested in Patrik Laine. Could the Colorado Avalanche make a trade after the signing of Oliver Kylington? Will Sidney Crosby sign his contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow? Konsta Helenius, the Buffalo Sabres’ recent first-round pick is leaving Finland to play in Buffalo or Rochester next season. Finally, Stan Bowman provided an update on the contract status of negotiations with Leon Draisaitl.
Every NHL Team’s Breakout Candidate in 2024-25
August 1, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The biggest moves of the 2024 offseason have passed and the 2024-25 season is close to two months away, meaning it is the perfect time to start predicting how each NHL team will perform. Every season comes with countless shocking results and breakout stars. This season is expected to be no different as the caliber of skill in the league is at an all-time high. While it is obvious Connor McDavid and Cale Makar will continue their stardom, who are the lesser-known players poised to break out?