The Return of the Cupcakes
The Cupcakes have returned. For the remainder of the offseason, while news are sparse, the Cupcakes will run once a week. Once the season returns, the Cupcakes will return in their former glory.
Colorado Avalanche
Oddsmakers are taking the Colorado Avalanche seriously, and you should too? Of course we do. We are the Avalanche faithful. [The Hockey News]
Nazem Kadri wants Avalanche to bring back Nordiques jerseys. I, personally, adore the Quebec Nordiques jerseys have rocked them since before the team moved to Colorado. The hockey world seems divided if the Avs should wear them proudly once again or not. Let’s hear it. Should the Avs wear the Nods gear? [Yahoo Sports]
Projecting the Colorado Avalanche lines. [Last Word on Hockey]
ICYMI: Tyson Barrie took the time to thank the Colorado Avalanche faithful, and we thank you for your 8 years too! [Sportsnet]
Is this strictly Avalanche news? No. But, Hell, it’s Alex Tanguay so he will always be put in the Cupcakes… you know this. I know this. Let’s not pretend otherwise. Tangs has signed on to be an assistant coach in Iowa for the next three seasons. [Pro Hockey Rumors]
The 2019-2020 NHL point totals: are the Avalanche really this good? The Avs are being considered a dark horse to get into the playoffs, and let’s be real… the Avs love being treated as the underdogs. [The Action Network]
A number of articles have been written about Tyson Barrie being moved, less have focused on Alexander Kerfoot. Thanks for the memories too! [TSN]
Ryan Graves: From preparing for NHL training camp to working with youth at his minor hockey school. [Journal Pioneer]
A look at the franchise best season of the Quebec Nordiques. [Last Word on Hockey]
The Rest of Hockey
Marc Savard joining St. Louis Blues as assistant coach. [Boston]
Maroon eats cereal with son, toasted ravioli with Anderson out of Cup. [NHL]
NHL free agency: Plenty of talented players still up for grabs. [CBC]
Why Jake Gardiner has not signed with an NHL team. [My NHL Trade Rumors]
Taking stock of the NHL goaltending picture. [TSN]
Mailbag: Seattle’s keys to success, expanded video review. NHL.com’s Dan Rosen answers weekly questions. [NHL]
YEA CUPCAKES!
Welcome back Sandie!
And yes, I would love to see the Avs wear the Nords jersey again; once or twice. They should do it for a game against a Canadien team, maybe the Habs? Or perhaps they could do a preseason game in Quebec.
Sandie!!!!!! Welcome back and thank you!