Can the Colorado Avalanche evade the injury bug this season and go for another Stanley Cup run? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss.

The Colorado Avalanche are one day closer to kicking off their 2023-24 NHL season and seek a second Stanley Cup victory in three seasons. 

With salary cap acrobatics, the Avalanche made some big moves this off-season. Will that be enough to set them up for success? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss the Avs as part of their Central Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast.

Colorado Avalanche

2022-23 Result: 51-24-7, 109 PTS, 1st in Central, 7th in NHL, Lost in Round 1 to Seattle

Key Additions: Ryan Johansen (C), Ross Colton (C), Jonathan Drouin (LW), Miles Wood (LW), Frederik Olofsson (RW)

Key Departures: J.T. Compher (LW), Evan Rodrigues (C), Alex Newhook (C), Erik Johnson (D)

Further Reading

NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Colorado Avalanche's prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the next players he thinks are most likely to graduate to the top team.

NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau has new acquisition Ryan Johansen on the hot seat to bounce back from a leg injury last season with the Nashville Predators, while Pavel Francouz is on the warm seat to support starting netminder Alexandar Georgiev.

NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Avalanche heading into the off-season. Did their summer additions check everything on the list?

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The Hockey News’ Colorado Avalanche Team Site: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Avalanche at THN.com/Colorado.