Avalanche Wrap-Up: Colton Up For The Challenge, Drouin’s Strong Preseason

This past week, the Colorado Avalanche wrapped up their preseason schedule, finishing the fake season with a few losses. The results don’t matter, but the ending to the final game was not ideal.

At CHN, we had a great chat with Ross Colton about having an increased role in Colorado, and took a look at the strong start for Jonathan Drouin.

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

Monday

Fredrik Olofsson talked about playing center after he seemed to cement his status as the 4C favorite.

Riley Tufte made a case to start the season with the team against his old squad.

After practice on Monday, Josh Manson detailed what knocked him out of the playoffs last year.

Tuesday

We took a look at everything Jonathan Drouin was doing right against the Dallas Stars, and it wasn’t all about offense. (+)

Wednesday

In his last start of the preseason, Justus Annunen made his case to be the backup goalie for the Avalanche to start the year.

He had a strong camp, but Oskar Olausson was sent to the Eagles to start the season.

How concerned should the Avalanche be about the status of Pavel Francouz?

Thursday

On a new team and in a new city, Ross Colton is ready for the challenge of taking on a bigger role. (+)

The preseason ended poorly for Colorado, but the bigger concern was a late hit Bowen Byram took.

Friday

Big surprise: Nathan MacKinnon looks ready for the season to start.

A mailbag talking about actual hockey was nice, and I discussed how I really feel about Cale Makar‘s health.

Saturday

It’s a big of a loophole, but the Avalanche used it to their advantage, signing Saige Weinstein before he became eligible to re-enter the NHL Draft.

Brad Hunt was waived, so does that mean Sam Malinski has made the team?

A Look Ahead to Next Week

• The regular season finally starts!
• CHN will be live from Los Angeles for the season opener against the Kings
• With games finally mattering, the return of “The Turning Point”
• Final roster decisions…do the Avalanche make any moves?

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