The Colorado Avalanche haven’t gotten off to the best of starts since the NHL lockout came to a close, but there have been some bright spots.
Colorado has come away with some huge victories, none bigger than defeating the Chicago Blackhawks while they were riding a 24-game point streak. The Avs also have defeated the reigning Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings as well as the revamped Minnesota Wild.
But Colorado has also had a handful of struggles. Countless players have been sidelined due to injuries including captain Gabriel Landeskog, who was missed for more than 10 games due to a concussion. Ryan O’Reilly wasn’t re-signed until well after the season started and it was clear that the Avs missed his offensive and defensive prowess.
Heading into the weekend, Colorado sits at the cellar of the Western Conference tied with the Calgary Flames with 24 points in 26 games. With just a couple more weeks until the postseason begins, let’s take a look at who Colorado’s biggest winners and losers are.
Most Valuable Player: Matt Duchene
Matt Duchene has been quite impre ...
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Colorado Avalanche: Midseason Awards for Struggling Avs
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