Brendan McNicholas
@bmcnich
Vice President of Media & Player Relations, Colorado Avalanche
The @Avalanche 2025-26 schedule includes: Franchise-record 18 day games, surpassing previous high of 15 in 1998-99 20-day break for 2026 Winter Olympics in February 7-game homestand in January, club's longest since 2020-21 season
Son of former @Avalanche assistant coach Tim Army. Derek was the winningest head coach in @WheelingNailers franchise history
BREAKING: Wheeling Nailers’ HC Derek Army has taken a new position with the @ColoradoEagles as their Assistant Coach ✍️🦅 We wish him and his family good luck in this new chapter! Read more here: shorturl.at/2JoXf #SteelTheMoment
The @Avalanche will cap the Oct. 7 tripleheader with a battle against the Kings at 10:30 p.m. ET and will look to improve their all-time record when beginning a season on the road. #NHLStats More: media.nhl.com/public/news/19…
The @Avalanche open a season on the road for the 3rd straight year (2024-25 at VGK, 2023-24 at LAK), matching the longest streak since relocating (1999-00 to 2001-02) The 2023-24 season-opening visit to Los Angeles only other time @Avalanche + @LAKings have met on Opening Night
LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN‼️
This marks the 5th consecutive year that the @Avalanche season opener will be broadcast nationally on either ESPN or TNT Colorado’s 17 national TV appearances last season tied for the most among @NHL teams
The 2025-2026 #NHL season begins on Tuesday, October 7 with a tripleheader on ESPN 🏒 5p ET | #Blackhawks-#TimeToHunt 🏒 8p ET | #LetsGoPens-#ItTakesEveryone 🏒 10:30p ET | #GoAvsGo-#GoKingsGo More: bit.ly/44u2K0b
Manson, who has 1 year left on his current deal, signed to a 2-year extension. Veteran of 626 @NHL games and 2022 Stanley Cup champion with @Avalanche
Two more seasons for the Manimal‼️ We've signed Josh Manson to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season.
A better look at the schedule! Which series are you most excited for???? #EaglesCountry
We have hired Dave Hakstol as Assistant Coach. Welcome to Colorado, Dave!
NHL, NHLPA ratify four-year collective bargaining agreement. media.nhl.com/public/news/19…
Outstanding person and a great coach!
Welcome back to #TexasHockey, Toby! We have named Toby Petersen Head Coach of the @TexasStars 🌟
We have hired Mark Letestu as the head coach of the Colorado Eagles.
Led @RocketLaval w/ 63 points (22g/41a) in 64 GP last season 70 @NHL games, mostly with @TBLightning (12g/6a) 2019 @TheAHL Rookie of Year 2023 AHL First All-Star Team 2020 AHL Second All-Star Team 2018 CHL Player of Year 2018 Michel Briere Trophy (QMJHL Player of the Year)
We’ve signed Alex Barré-Boulet to a one-year, two-way deal.
Brent Burns will become the 23rd player in NHL history to skate in at least 22 seasons when he suits up for the @Avalanche in 2025-26. #NHLFreeAgency #NHLStats More details: nhl.com/news/brent-bur…
2017 Norris Trophy 2x NHL First All Star Team (2017, 2019) 1x NHL Second All-Star Team (2016) Current ironman streak of 925 games, 4th longest in @NHL history 1,497 career games, 8th most by a defenseman in league history
We have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Brent Burns.
We've selected @Avalanche prospect Linus Funck in the CHL Import Draft! 🇸🇪 Welcome to London, Linus!
The NHLPA, @NHL and @IIHFHockey announce the finalization of a landmark agreement in the presence of the IOC, confirming the participation of NHL players in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan: ply.rs/bcsg1235fqu #MilanoCortina2026
Kelly led the @Avalanche in hits (161) and tied for the club lead in games played (80) during his first season in Colorado in 2024-25. Set a career high in points (19) and assists (11) and tied his best in goals (8)
Four more years for Kelly‼️
Miner finished 5th in @TheAHL in GAA (2.12) and 7th in Sv% (.918) and wins (22-tied) for the @ColoradoEagles in 2024-25 Played two games with the @Avalanche - becoming the lowest drafted goaltender in franchise history to make his @NHL with Colorado (7th round, 202nd overall)
More Miner! We’ve signed Trent Miner to a two-year contract.
Malinski had 15 points (5g/10a) in 76 games during his first full @NHL season in 2024-25. Finished third among @Avalanche defensemen in goals.
Sam MalHIMski is back for another year‼️