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Joe Sakic plans to indefinitely stay in GM role for Avs with no search scheduled, AP source says

Joe Sakic will remain in the role of general manager for the Colorado Avalanche indefinitely with no search scheduled, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated...

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Media Availability: Ross Colton | Nashville Predators Ross Colton speaks to the media.

JULY 14 • NHL.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

New Predators executive Chris MacFarland strikes deal with former team to add Avs center Ross Colton

New Nashville front-office executive Chris MacFarland didn’t take long to strike a deal with his former team in trading for Colorado forward Ross Colton on Tuesday

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Dealt to Music City Colton and Isak Posch were traded to Nashville from Colorado in exchange for Magnus Chrona, a 2026 third round pick and a 2027 third round pick.

Impact Colton will suit up for his former Central Division rival in the 2026-27 campaign following his move to the Predators. Earlier in June, Nashville named Chris MacFarland the team's new President of Hockey Operations, who spent four years in Colorado before taking his new gig. Across 73 regular-season games in the 2025-26 season, Colton compiled nine goals, 15 assists, 153 shots on net, 159 hits and 25 blocked shots. He'll likely slot into a middle-six role for the Predators, who were in need of forward depth after another season where they missed the playoffs. Colton's toughness could help fill the hits gap that Michael McCarron left behind after Nashville traded their former alternate captain away at the 2026 trade deadline.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado trades forward Ross Colton GM Joe Sakic makes his first offseason move.

JUNE 16 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Why Avalanche are trading Ross Colton to Predators | Sporting News Colorado has decided to move on from the forward.

JUNE 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Avalanche face an uphill climb in Vegas as they try to flip a 2-0 series script in conference finals

The Colorado Avalanche face a daunting challenge as they prepare for Game 3 against Vegas in the Western Conference Final on Sunday night

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Nets lone goal in loss Colton scored a goal in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Impact Colton opened the scoring at 16:59 of the first period, but he was the only Avalanche skater to solve Carter Hart. With two goals and three assists over his last seven games, Colton has done well to keep his place in the lineup after starting the postseason as a healthy scratch. That stretch accounts for all of his offense in nine playoff outings, to go with 18 shots on net, 32 hits and an even plus-minus rating. He continues to fill a bottom-six role.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights vs. Avalanche | NHL Playoff Highlights | Game 2 | May 22, 2026

MAY 23 • YOUTUBE

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev scored in a 2:07 span in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights stunned the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the W...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Avalanche depth helps them grab a 3-1 series lead over Wild, with chance to clinch at home in Game 5

The Colorado Avalanche have showcased their depth against Minnesota, not just relying on stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Scores in Game 4 win Colton scored a goal on four shots, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Monday's 5-2 win over the Wild in Game 4.

Impact Colton's goal was his first of the postseason, and it gave the Avalanche their first lead in this contest. The 29-year-old was bumped up to the second line on paper, but he saw just 8:39 of ice time Monday, with Nazem Kadri picking up a larger chunk of the minutes vacated by Artturi Lehkonen (upper body). Colton has three points, 11 shots on net, 19 hits and a minus-1 rating over six playoff appearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored their first goals of the postseason in the third period for Colorado as the Avalanche snapped back from a midseries lull and beat the Minne...

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Playoff sacrifice!

MAY 6 • YOUTUBE

Pockets helper in Game 1 Colton notched an assist, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Wild in Game 1.

Impact Colton entered the postseason on a 12-game point drought and then got scratched for the first two contests of the first round versus the Kings. He failed to get on the scoresheet in two outings after replacing Joel Kiviranta (undisclosed) in the lineup, but Colton was able to end the slump Sunday with a helper. The 29-year-old forward managed just 24 points across 73 regular-season appearances, though he added 159 hits and a plus-9 rating from a bottom-six role. In five previous playoff runs, he accumulated 11 goals and 23 points over 64 contests.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas breaks late tie to complete first hat trick, Blues beat Avalanche 3-2

Robert Thomas broke a tie with 2:50 left to complete his first NHL hat trick and the St. Louis Blues kept their late postseason charge rolling with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Gets empty-netter in return Colton scored an empty-net goal in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Colton capped the scoring for the Avalanche in his return from a six-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old slotted onto the second line, but he may move down to the third line once Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) and Nicolas Roy (upper body) are healthy. Colton has been limited to nine goals, 24 points, 138 shots on net, 138 hits and a plus-13 rating over 61 appearances this season, down from 29 points in the same number of regular-season outings a year ago.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon scores NHL-leading 46th goal as Avalanche cruise past wobbling Penguins 6-2

Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 46th goal as the Colorado Avalanche eased by the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Good to go Colton (upper body) will play against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Following a six-game absence, Colton will return to the lineup. He has provided eight goals, 23 points, 137 shots on net and 137 hits in 60 outings this season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado visits Pittsburgh after shootout victory

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Will miss Sunday Colton (upper body) isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Capitals, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact It will be at least six straight missed games for Colton as he didn't take the ice for warmups ahead of Sunday's contest. The 29-year-old has 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) in 60 games on the season. His next chance at a return will be Tuesday on the road against the Penguins.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Washington and Colorado meet in non-conference matchup

The Washington Capitals and the Colorado Avalanche will play in a non-conference matchup

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season

The Colorado Avalanche are the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Shelved again Colton (upper body) will remain out of the lineup versus the Blackhawks on Friday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Colton will be out of action for his fifth straight game due to his upper-body issue. The 29-year-old winger has managed just one point in his last two outings, and figures to remain a low-end fantasy target even once cleared to return.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

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