Avalanche Wrap-Up: Drouin Film Analysis, Soderberg Retires

August is the longest month of the year for hockey fans, but the Colorado Avalanche at least gave us a little something to talk about. The rest, we had to manufacture ourselves.

The organization brought back a familiar face to coach in the AHL, an old friend called it quits for his career, and we dug deep into Jonathan Drouin’s game and the best way for the Avalanche to utilize him.

Here’s a look back at what you might have missed the previous week at CHN, and a peak at what’s coming.

Sunday

A lot of eyes will be on Jonathan Drouin when he shows up to training camp, because fans are certainly excited about the idea of him rekindling his game with Nathan MacKinnon. I dug into his film from last year, and how the Avalanche could best utilize him. (+)

Film And Analysis: How The Avalanche Can Best Utilize Jonathan Drouin (+)

Monday

Nathan MacKinnon was the most dominant player in the league at 5v5 last season.

Tuesday

Carl Soderberg, who played parts of 5 seasons with the Avalanche, has called it a career, retiring after playing an additional two years back home in Sweden.

The Eagles added Steve Konowalchuk as an Associate Head Coach for next season.

Thursday

Some Swiss players that left their mark on the Avalanche.

Taking a look back at some greats in franchise history, and starting with Valeri Kamensky.

Friday

A new mailbag came out, and we talked about Mikko Rantanen‘s next contract, some NHL cities I’m looking forward to visiting, and more.

Avalanche Mailbag: Rantanen’s Next Contract, Makar-Bedard Battles

Saturday

Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy with some high praise for Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar.

A Look Ahead to Next Week

• Ryan Johansen’s film room will be ready on Sunday or Monday. I thought Drouin’s was big, but this one is a whopper, at least in terms of video. (+)
• Any news that comes in
• Best Contracts on the Avalanche
• Grading the summer as a whole

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