Rantanen's status in question after catching a rut

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen was forced to leave Monday's game against the St. Louis Blue in the second period with an apparent ankle injury.

Avalanche sign first-round pick Bowen Byram to entry-level deal

Bowen Byram has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Colorado Avalanche after being drafted fourth overall by the team last month.

Avalanche to 'be more aggressive' in free agency: who may they target?

You can't describe the Colorado Avalanche as anything more than a success story this season. In his year end press conference GM Joe Sakic said the team planned to be more aggressive in free agency if the right players become available, so who could those be?

Sakic has Avalanche trending up after two straight playoff seasons

Sakic and the Avalanche took a little time for reflection following a Game 7 loss to San Jose in the second round. That page has been turned.

Brendan McNicholas on Twitter

“MacKinnon is the first @Avalanche player to score 30+ goals in back-to back seasons since Joe Sakic scored 30 or more in three straight campaigns from 2003-04 to 2006-07 https://t.co/mwnfVWAsMc”

Adrian Dater on Twitter

“Cale Makar is feeling good about his pending new life in the NHL with the Avs https://t.co/u5cfOacH8W”

Adrian Dater With Prospect Cale Makar

“I spent time with Avs blue-chip prospect Cale Makar yesterday, and here's what I wrote https://t.co/u5cfOacH8W”

Adrian Dater on Twitter

“https://t.co/wFsvaf86fY”

The Latest On The 'Lanche With Adrian Dater

“My story from Brooklyn, where the dropped to 1-10 in OT. Some heated comments from Landeskog https://t.co/8s2ljnzPOs”

Adrian Dater on Twitter

“I believe this is when Jost was injured https://t.co/iE2HinZTkT”

Great Article By Adrian Dater About A Wounded Military Veteran

“I interviewed Aaron Allen, a Marine who was badly injured by an RPG in Afghanistan, and how he truly believes the Avalanche helped him get through that and other tough battles he's facing https://t.co/2NG37u3klB”

It's All Okay With MacK

“Inside the Avs’ Locker Room: MacKinnon and Bednar say it’s all good - https://t.co/wn1ZCMfYFC”

Adrian Dater on Twitter

“Inside the Avs’ Locker Room: Tale of two rooms - https://t.co/gGD3BR6lX8”

Adrian Dater on Twitter

“Avalanche shut out Red Wings 2-0 in Detroit @BSNDenver. Takeaways, grades and postgame podcast all coming tonight”

Avalanche Swag

“Did you miss out on our sale? Do not worry! 👉🏼Yes, we’re still giving you a $30 E-gift card to the Locker if you sign-up for a $25 annual subscription. 👉🏼Yes, EVERYTHING at the BSN Locker is still 20% off. 👉🏼Yes, free shipping is still there. 👉🏼 https://t.co/trI89EP5Qq”

The Great Outdoors

“I talked with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly today whether another outdoor game is coming to Colorado again and he told me this https://t.co/hbzgnsAaAN”

Colorado's High Rollers At It Again

The Colorado Avalanche won the battle between two of the best forward lines in the NHL when Mikko Rantanen (one goal, two assists), Nathan MacKinnon (one goal, one assist) and Gabriel Landeskog (one goal) fueled a 6-3 comeback win against the Boston Bruins at Pepsi Center on Wednesday.

No Hart. What's In The Box, With Nathan MacKinnon

Hart Trophy runner-up Nathan MacKinnon reluctantly takes two cracks at Paul Bissonnette's 'What's in the Box' challenge

Rantanen Takes Back Scoring Lead In Edmonton

EDMONTON -- Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist to take over the NHL scoring lead, and the Colorado Avalanche ended a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Sunday.

Adrian Dater on Twitter

“Avs lose again, 0-4-1 in last five games. Look out of sync, no consistency. Something needs to change”

Heads-Up For Avs Fans

“Introducing the newest @BSNDenver Avs shirt - the “Three-Headed Monster” in honor of MacK, Landy and Mikko. Order here before they’re gone https://t.co/TELfAT4tFM”

When Will They Learn : )

Adrian Dater on Twitter

“Goal Barberio, 1-0 Avs”