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So much for building momentum for Avs : Avalanche : The Rocky Mountain News
So much for building momentum for Avs : Avalanche : The Rocky Mountain News
Poor special-teams play was more than enough to sink the Avalanche against the NHL's hottest team Tuesday night. The Philadelphia Flyers, who advanced to the Eastern Conference finals last season, looked like a club quite capable of making another long playoff run in the spring while cruising to ...
Drury back to the Avs? Not as impossible as you might think
Drury back to the Avs? Not as impossible as you might think
blogs.denverpost.com — Things could start happening real soon around the Avs and other NHL teams when it comes to... some dealing. The NHL startes a trade freeze from Dec. 19-27, so don’t be surprised at a few deals going down before then. Here’s one thing ... (more) Drury back to the Avs? Not as impossible as you might think
Slow It Down!!!
Slow It Down!!!
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — Slowing down the Hejduk "goal" from last night....it still rings true that the refs missed one big... time!!!!! (more) Slow It Down!!!
Forsberg setting his sights on another chance in NHL - The Denver Post
Forsberg setting his sights on another chance in NHL - The Denver Post
denverpost.com — DETROIT Peter Forsberg is going to give it one more try. The oft-injured former Avalanche star has... committed to making another attempt to play in the NHL and, like last season, hopes to be with a team by the NHL playoffs. If Forsberg, 35, can play, ... (more) Forsberg setting his sights on another chance in NHL - ...
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Game 31: Flyers 5, Avalanche 2
Mile High Hockey — ... Poor special-teams play was more than enough to sink the Avalanche against the NHL's hottest team Tuesday night. - Rick Sadowski, Rocky Mountain News ...

NHL Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition): The Hawks embarass the Oilers, Gaborik makes return tonight and Linden to be honored
IllegalCurve.com — ... Colorado didn’t play well on special teams last night in Philadelphia and it cost them, as they were defeated 5-2.  Avalanche coach Tony Granato thought Tuesday’s score ...

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