Colorado Avalanche Team Record, Trades, Team Analysis, and NHL Prediction

The Colorado Avalanche returns to the ice this season with a pressing urgency to reclaim the Stanley Cup as their title window rapidly closes. After winning in 2022, the pressure is mounting due to salary cap constraints and roster turnover. Stay updated on the latest Colorado Avalanche standings, stats, and odds as the perennial contender looks to add to their trophy case.

Colorado Avalanche Record – Last Season Recap

The Colorado Avalanche’s standings in 2023-24 were almost similar to 2022-23. Colorado finished with 50 wins and 107 points, which is down slightly from 51 wins and 109 points. The Avalanche lost in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Final 2023-24 Record:

Colorado fell short of realizing its Stanley Cup odds yet again. A silver lining here is that Colorado did go over its regular-season point total projection of 106.5 points. ‘Over’ bettors had to sweat that bet until the final game.

Top Performers:

The Avalanche did not win the Stanley Cup. But center Nathan MacKinnon won his first Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s most valuable player. He finished with a career-high 51 goals and 140 points and led the NHL in shots on goal with 405. His linemate, Mikko Rantanen finished with 104 points. Star defenseman Cale Makar also set a career-high with 90 points.

Colorado Avalanche Trades (Additions and Subtractions)

There were not too many Colorado Avalanche trades to make note of before the 2024-25 season. However, Colorado still had some roster turnover via free agency.

Key Departures:

• D Sean Walker
• D Jack Johnson

Key Additions:

• F Oliver Kylington
• D Calvin de Haan
• G Kaapo Kahkonen

There are no mindblowing moves here. Colorado’s NHL odds are unchanged though losing two veteran defensemen could come back and haunt this team in the playoffs.

Avalanche Prediction for the 2024-25 NHL Season

Colorado enters 2024-25 among the teams with the shortest Stanley Cup odds. The Avalanche remain a juggernaut on offense having finished first in scoring for the second time in three seasons. While they have depth and goaltending concerns, Colorado should still contend.

Regular Season Wins Prediction

The Avalanche once again have lofty NHL lines for the regular season. The oddsmakers peg Colorado with 104.5 regular-season point totals, which is its fourth straight season in the 100-point range albeit the lowest in this stretch.

Playoff Chances

This one is obvious: Colorado has short NHL playoff odds due to its high regular-season point totals. Making the playoffs is a minimum for Colorado though an injury to a star player could change this.

Key Players to Watch

Keep an eye on goaltender Justus Annunen. Alexandar Georgiev struggled mightily last season. If he continues to lose confidence, Annunen will take his starting spot. Colorado could also use more scoring beyond its stars. Casey Mittelstadt, who it acquired late last season, has 196 points in 357 career games.

Coaching Analysis

Jared Bednar enters his ninth season as Colorado’s head coach. He is the third-longest-tenured in the NHL and has coached Colorado to three consecutive seasons with 50+ victories.

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