Colorado Avalanche Preview 2021
Starting with the 1995-96 season, their first, our Colorado Avalanche preview 2021 - 22 notes that this team made the Stanley Cup Playoffs 10 straight years. During that time, they won the Cup twice, initially in their first year and then in 2001. The last four seasons, the Avs have been playoff bound. Last year, Colorado (39-13-4) finished first in the West with 82 points. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ initial series, the Avalanche took down the Blues in four games. However, they were knocked out by Vegas in the Second Round four games to two.
Avalanche - Key Skaters
The Avalanche are deep and have some fine two-way players. Cale Makar, one of the most creative defenseman in the league, can do it all and more. He's a powerful offensive force. We expect plenty of goals and assists from center Nazem Kadri, left wing Gabriel Landeskog, and right wing Mikko Rantanen. Our Colorado Avalanche preview 2021 - 22 finds that fourth-year defenseman Devon Toews looks ready to enjoy a breakthrough season. He could be a major difference maker.
Colorado Avalanche Preview 2021 – Goaltending
Darcy Kuemper arrives in Colorado from Arizona where he spent the last four seasons. The 10-year NHL veteran is a solid netminder. He brings a career record of 115-88-32, 2.49 GAA, and .916 SV%. Jonas Johansson, who’s in his third NHL season, backs him up. Johansson, who came to the Avs from Buffalo in the midst of last season, is not a capable starter. He’s fine as an occasional sub. For this team to be competitive, Kuemper must be first-rate. The good news is he has a solid defense in front of him. That should help.
Colorado Avalanche Preview 2021 – Final Word
Head coach Jared Bednar starts his fifth season with the Avs. In his initial year, his first as an NHL coach, the team missed the playoffs. Since then, they have been to the postseason four straight times. Our Colorado Avalanche preview 2021 - 22 observes that for Bednar to be considered more than just a successful regular-season coach. this season the Avs must finally go deep into the playoffs. We think they will. He believe they will go all the way.
NHL Central Division - Colorado Avalanche Projection 2021
Finish: 1st
Stanley Cup Appearance
Stanley Cup Champions