Coyle isn't special, but he's good enough; he's not a play-making center, but he scores enough to carry his weight.

Casey Mittelstadt had the type of performance ... up on the new-look third line with wingers Joel Kiviranta and Logan O’Connor. On one hand, it could be seen as a demotion.

Advertisement The Avalanche took a big swing to address that last season by trading defenseman Bowen Byram for center Casey Mittelstadt ... like Ross Colton, Logan O’Connor and Nikolai Kovalenko ...

There’s still time for the Avalanche to improve the roster, but the biggest issue right now needs an internal fix.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, is congratulated after scoring a goal by left wing Artturi Lehkonen, back ...

What separates the Avalanche is their ability to flip underperforming center Casey Mittelstadt, who has multiple years left on his three-year, $17.25 million contract, in the deal. CBS Sports ...

Nathan MacKinnon posted two goals and an assist to help the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Pride Night at Ball ...

Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O’Connor added goals to help the Avalanche snap a two-game skid. Colorado scored three times in a 4:04 span in the third period to crack open a ...

Mackenzie Blackwood's 22 saves led the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils, regaining momentum.

Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O’Connor added goals to help the Avalanche snap a two-game skid. Colorado scored three times in a 4:04 span in the third period to crack open a ...