Josh Kroenke was announced Friday as the new president of the Colorado Avalanche. He will take over for Pierre Lacroix, who’s stepping down after 18 seasons and two Stanley Cup titles. Lacroix will stay with the team as an adviser. Former team captain Joe Sakic also received a promotion as the Avs overhauled their front office. He’s now [...]

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun suggests Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray has chatted with Colorado Avalanche GM Greg Sherman about a deal for Ryan O’Reilly, but the rumored price of a roster player, prospect, and draft pick is simply too steep. The general manager of the New York Rangers is also thought to be actively discussing a trade [...]

Jamie McGinn has agreed to a two-year/$3.5 million contract extension, with the Colorado Avalanche. McGinn, 23, was acquired from San Jose at the trade deadline on Feb. 27, and went on to record 13 points (8g/5a) in 17 games with the Avalanche. McGinn’s 13 points tied Paul Stastny for the most on the team from March 1 [...]

PA Parenteau, who had 67 points for the New York Islanders last season, has agreed to a four-year $16 million dollar contract with the Colorado Avalanche, the team announced Sunday. “P.A. is a skilled winger who will instantly improve our offense,” Avalanche general manager Greg Sherman said in a statement. “He’s a dynamic player who will help our [...]

The Colorado Avalanche announced today that the team has signed defenseman Shane O’Brien to a three-year contract through the 2014-15 season. O’Brien, 28, appeared in 76 games for the Avalanche this past season, totaling 20 points (3g/17a) and 105 penalty minutes.  His 17 assists tied a career high set in 2007-08 with Tampa Bay, while his 20 [...]

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has extended the contract of head coach Joe Sacco for two years through the 2013-14 season. “Joe has earned the opportunity to lead this young team,” said Avalanche General Manager/Executive Vice President Greg Sherman.  “Our club made significant strides this season and we look forward to continuing that next season.” [...]

Peter Mueller will be a restricted free agent this summer and faces an uncertain future with the Colorado Avalanche. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post suggests the Avalanche will qualify Mueller to a new contract and keep their options open. “I think the Avs have been frustrated by Mueller’s play of late, though, and it’s possible they may look to [...]

NHL sources tell Adrian Dater of the Denver Post that head coach Joe Sacco and General Manager Greg Sherman will ”return in their respective roles for the 2012-13 season”. Regardless of whether the Colorado Avalanche make the playoffs this spring or not. With his current three-year deal set to expire, Sacco is expected to sign a one-year extension [...]

Today’s quick hits from around the NHL: Darren Dreger tweets that once again OHL commissioner David Branch sends a strong message. Suspends Niagara’s Tom Kuhnhackl 20 games for head shot on Ryan Murphy. TSN reports Daniel Paille will undergo facial surgery on Wednesday after being hit with the puck on Monday night against the New [...]