Nick Herrera

Nick Herrera

Joined: Apr 16, 2013

Army Veteran, born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Big fan of most things Colorado.

Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Three ways The Colorado Avalanche improved going into the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft

Matt Duchene #95 of the Nashville Predators. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

The Seattle Kraken’s three best non-selections in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft

Colorado Avalanche players celebrate. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

The next trade for the Colorado Avalanche should be big or not at all

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 26: Nazem Kadri #91 and Andre Burakovsky #95 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate with Brandon Saad #20 his second goal of the night against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at Ball Arena on January 26, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Thursday night’s victory is why the NHL should fear the Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky (95). Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Colorado Avalanche are still a favored contender despite mediocre start.

(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

4 Big Questions for the Winnipeg Jets in 2020-2021

Jesperi Kotkaniemi #15 of the Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

4 Big Questions for the Montreal Canadiens in 2020-2021

Petr Mrazek (34) of the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

4 Big Questions for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2020-21

Kirby Dach #77 of the Chicago Blackhawks (L). (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Team Canada names top NHL prospects as Captains for 2021 World Junior Championships

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Inside the NHL’s restricted free agent waiting game

Ville Heinola #14 of the Winnipeg Jets (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The NHL’s 2020-21 Dark-Horse Rookie of the Year Candidates

Brandon Saad, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche trade Nikita Zadorov to Blackhawks for Brandon Saad

Craig Smith, Nashville Predators (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency: Craig Smith signs with the Boston Bruins

T.J. Brodie #7 of the Calgary Flames (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency: Toronto Maple Leafs sign T.J. Brodie

Anton Khudobin #35 of the Dallas Stars (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Anton Khudobin stays with Dallas Stars with three year deal

Vancouver Canucks, Braden Holtby (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Breaking down Braden Holtby signing