Brett Kulak - NHL News & Rumors

Pockets pair of assists Kulak notched two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Kulak has earned all three of his assists this season over the last two games. The 32-year-old defenseman is seeing steady usage in a bottom-four role. He's added eight blocked shots, two shots on net and a plus-1 rating. Kulak is unlikely to get power-play time, but he'll probably continue to be a fixture in the Colorado lineup after signing a five-year contract extension in June.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Is Brett Kulak's Avalanche Contract Really One of the NHL's Worst? The Colorado Avalanche have a way of making decisions based on things others don’t seem to see - yet. They have become one of the NHL’s most...

JULY 26 • SI.COM

Joe Sakic already making big deals, bringing back veterans in his return to role as Avalanche GM

Joe Sakic wasn’t content to simply run it back

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Avalanche re-sign D Brett Kulak, D Brent Burns Deadspin | Avalanche re-sign D Brett Kulak, D Brent Burns

JUNE 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lands five-year extension Kulak signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract with the Avalanche on Friday.

Impact Kulak was moved around during the 2025-26 campaign, spending time with the Oilers, Penguins and Avalanche. However, he'll gain some stability over the next few years after he was slated to become a free agent during the offseason. Across 83 regular-season appearances between his three teams last season, he logged a goal, 11 assists, 108 blocked shots, 38 PIM and 19 hits while averaging 18:58 of ice time.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, Boston gets JJ Peterka from Utah at the NHL draft

The New York Rangers are trying to supercharge their retooling effort by acquiring winger Pavel Dorofeyev's rights from Vegas for the Nos

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Predators hire Chris MacFarland from Avalanche to become president of hockey operations/GM

The Nashville Predators are bringing in Chris MacFarland of the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche to serve as their president of hockey operations/general manager

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep

The Colorado Avalanche's speed was neutralized by Vegas, leading to a sweep in the Western Conference Final

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final

At times, especially early, the Colorado Avalanche looked disjointed on defense

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses practice on eve of Game 1 of Western Conference Final

Cale Makar missed another practice session ahead of the Western Conference Final against Vegas

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Paul Bissonnette blasts Oilers for 'stupid' error in 2025-26 NHL season The Edmonton Oilers spent the 2025-26 NHL season chasing solutions, but one move continues to define their collapse. Speaking on the Spittin...

MAY 18 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

The Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final after a thrilling comeback win against the Minnesota Wild

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Avalanche's Martin Necas reveals heroic intuition on Brett Kulak's series-winning goal | Sporting News Necas was in the right place at the right time.

MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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MAY 14 • YOUTUBE

Unlikely hero seals series win Kulak scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 3.

Impact Kulak's first goal of the postseason came at 3:52 of overtime, completing the Avalanche's comeback from a 3-0 deficit after the first period. The defenseman has contributed a goal, four assists, eight shots on net, 20 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-3 rating over nine playoff outings. He should continue to see top-four minutes at least until Sam Malinski (upper body) returns.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 14 • YOUTUBE

COMEBACK COMPLETE! SERIES OVER! Avalanche eliminate Wild in Overtime!

MAY 14 • YOUTUBE

Kulak in OVERTIME! The Avalanche are MOVING ON!

MAY 14 • YOUTUBE

Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild

Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tied it late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Avalanche's closeout bid jolted as Blackwood pulled after 3 first-period goals

Scott Wedgewood gave the Colorado Avalanche the spark they needed to forge a 4-3 comeback victory over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Dishes pair of helpers Kulak notched two assists and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Wild in Game 2.

Impact Kulak has earned three helpers over six playoff outings while filling a top-four role on the blue line. He'll be tasked with continuing to fill a shutdown role as Josh Manson (upper body) works his way back into playing shape. Kulak has added 17 blocked shots, five shots on goal, six PIM and a plus-3 rating this postseason.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

A 15-goal playoff opener puts modern NHL offense on full display in Avalanche-Wild

The Colorado Avalanche beating the Minnesota Wild in a 9-6 game that included 14 goals scored with a goaltender in net is an anomaly in playoff hockey, especially at the start of a...

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Snaps drought with helper Kulak notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Kulak had gone 18 games without a point entering Tuesday. He's filled in for a few blueliners recently, most notably Cale Makar, who returned from an upper-body injury Tuesday. Devon Toews (undisclosed) was out, allowing Kulak to stay in a top-four role, but if the Avalanche are healthy in the postseason, Kulak will be a bottom-four option. Between Colorado, Pittsburgh and Edmonton this year, he has one goals, 12 points, 93 shots on net, 106 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 82 appearances.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Landeskog scores go-ahead goal to help the Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Flames

Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead goal at 15:07 of the third period to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Avalanche's lead down to 3 points ahead of matchup against Stars, Nathan MacKinnon says 'flow's off'

Nathan MacKinnon says the Colorado Avalanche need to get back on the same page after a rough stretch and a lopsided loss to Pittsburgh

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

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Joe Sakic already making big deals, bringing back veterans in his return to role as Avalanche GM

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, Boston gets JJ Peterka from Utah at the NHL draft

Predators hire Chris MacFarland from Avalanche to become president of hockey operations/GM

Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses practice on eve of Game 1 of Western Conference Final

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild

Avalanche's closeout bid jolted as Blackwood pulled after 3 first-period goals

A 15-goal playoff opener puts modern NHL offense on full display in Avalanche-Wild

Landeskog scores go-ahead goal to help the Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Flames

Avalanche's lead down to 3 points ahead of matchup against Stars, Nathan MacKinnon says 'flow's off'