Avalanche beat reporter

Corey Masisak

Corey Masisak has covered the NHL at both the local and national levels since 2007. His stops as a beat writer have included the Capitals for the Washington Times, plus the Devils and Sharks for The Athletic.

Gabe Landeskog practices with the Colorado Eagles, an AHL affiliate of the Avalanche, on Thursday, April 9, 2025, in Loveland. (Jessica Butterly, Courtesy of Colorado Eagles)

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog practices with Eagles: “He looked great”

April 10, 2025 at 12:35 p.m.

Taylor Makar has one career AHL game on his resume, but that's one more than his linemate Wednesday -- Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog.

Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche waits for play to resume during the first period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche loans captain Gabe Landeskog to Eagles for conditioning assignment

April 9, 2025 at 10:10 a.m.

The Colorado Avalanche has loaned captain Gabe Landeskog to the club's AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, for a conditioning assignment.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) skates against Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood (28) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)

Avalanche rallies from early deficit, defeats Golden Knights in shootout

April 8, 2025 at 11:30 p.m.

Jimmy Vesey scored his first goal with the club to help complete a comeback in regulation Tuesday night, then Charlie Coyle had the lone tally in the shootout as the...

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates against Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)

Nathan MacKinnon ties Joe Sakic for Denver-based Avalanche scoring record

April 9, 2025 at 8:49 a.m.

Nathan MacKinnon has matched Joe Sakic as the greatest scorers in Colorado Avalanche franchise history since the club moved to Denver.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, right, collects the puck as St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg, front left, and left wing Jake Neighbours cover in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Improved goaltending, defensive effort have made Avalanche blowout-proof

April 8, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.

Despite all of the roster turnover, the Colorado Avalanche has found a way to be in every game for four months.

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog greets Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and gives him a silver hockey stick in celebration of his 1000th point before the game against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, March 16, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Jared Bednar doesn’t rule out AHL game(s) for Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog

April 7, 2025 at 5:01 p.m.

Gabe Landeskog spent Monday working as the No. 1 center for the Colorado Avalanche, at least for a few minutes.

Colorado defenseman Cale Makar is once again in the mix for the Norris Trophy and is likely the favorite after reaching the 30-goal plateau this past week. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche Journal: Sizing up Colorado’s competition for end-of-season awards

April 5, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

The NHL's award for general manager of the year is really given to the GM of the moment.

Calgary Flames center Yegor Sharangovich (17) scores the winning goal against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood during a shootout in an NHL hockey game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Avalanche not concerned with blown leads: “Like a blessing in disguise”

April 1, 2025 at 8:49 a.m.

There are some nits to pick about the recent play of the Colorado Avalanche.

Calgary Flames left wing Joel Farabee, left, is called for a penalty after cross-checking Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski , front right, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Another blown lead costs Avalanche a point in shootout loss to Flames

March 31, 2025 at 10:22 p.m.

It is Colorado's second straight loss after a 12-1-1 stretch.

Maine forward Taylor Makar (18) reacts during the first period of an NCAA hockey game against Northeastern on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

Avalanche signs Taylor Makar to NHL contract after strong senior season

March 31, 2025 at 3:54 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche signed Taylor Makar to his first professional contract.