How the Rantanen blockbuster happened, what’s next for Avs, Canes, other contenders Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season — and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead of the March 7 deadline?

Avs GM: Trading Rantanen a ‘business decision’ Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland said trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes was a “tough business decision,” calling the star winger a “superstar human being.”

Avs coach livid over no whistle with goalie hurt Avs coach Jared Bednar said it was “insanity” for officials not to blow a play dead after goaltender Scott Wedgewood was down in the net and hurt during Thursday’s game against the Sabres.

Avs continue goalie overhaul, trade for Blackwood The Avalanche acquired Mackenzie Blackwood and Givani Smith from the Sharks in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko and two draft picks.

Wall Street Analyst Thinks Removing Steering Wheels And Brake Pedals Will Make AVs Cheaper Than Regular Cars Investors are all abuzz right now on the news that Donald Trump will make it easier to get autonomous cars on the roads. Tesla stock shot up on the news, and Wall Street analysts justified the jump by saying much of the company’s value is based on its AI efforts. Here’s the issue: The analysts are wrong, and… Read more…

Avs’ MacKinnon wins Hart, Ted Lindsay awards Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s MVP and the Ted Lindsay Award as the league’s most outstanding player at the NHL awards on Thursday night.

Avs rule out Drouin for first-round series vs. Jets Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin has a lower-body injury and will miss the team’s first-round playoff series against the Jets.

Avs lock up defenseman Toews with 7-year deal One of the major concerns facing the Avalanche this season was answered within a matter of days with the team announcing Friday it re-signed defenseman Devon Toews to a seven-year contract.