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Avs sign second-round pick O'Reilly
09/21/2009
The Avalanche on Monday signed 18-year-old center Ryan O'Reilly to a three-year, NHL entry-level contract.

Quincey big hit in Avs' OT win
09/21/2009 - Kyle Quincey is one of only two ex-Detroit Red Wings to play for the Avalanche. While Todd Gill was the other, he essentially quit the team midway through his one season in Denver, 2001-02.

Budaj's "good year" starts tonight vs. Blues
09/19/2009 - Last season, Avalanche fans didn't even have to say his full last name for Peter Budaj to know their thoughts on him.

Youth isn't served in exhibition
09/18/2009 - The Avalanche is not going to put a lot of stock into its 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues at Scottrade Center on Friday night.

Foote at peace as new captain
09/18/2009 - There is a serenity to Adam Foote now, the kind of peace that comes to a man who has checked off most of his life's goals.

Rookie Stoa shines in debut with nifty goal - 09/17/2009

Haydar makes late bid for longer "Show" time - 09/17/2009

Rookie feeds off Stastny, Hensick - 09/16/2009

Blues keeping coach Murray - 09/15/2009

Avs' top pick making an impression - 09/15/2009

New coach wants tough Avs - 09/13/2009

Looks of Avs' new No. 1 goalie deceiving - 09/12/2009

Youngsters grinding for roster spots - 09/12/2009

Senators ship Heatley to Sharks - 09/12/2009

Key Avalanche dates - 09/12/2009

Dater: Foote worthy of "C" grade - 09/12/2009

Rookie Yip looking to make impression, big club - 09/11/2009

Avs name Foote captain - 09/11/2009

Galiardi is packing more of a punch - 09/10/2009

Avs' pick Delmas under Roy's wing - 09/10/2009

Patrick Roy's son to go to trial in assault case - 09/09/2009

Luongo signs $64 million deal - 09/03/2009

Tanguay signs with Lightning - 09/02/2009

Thibault as goalie adviser - 09/02/2009

Dater: Avs give ticket buyers top deal - 09/01/2009

Sakic: No second thoughts - 08/28/2009

Ice time for Forsberg - 08/28/2009

Jones out, Moser in for play-by-play - 08/21/2009

No shortcuts in Sherman's strategy - 08/19/2009

Fleury hopes to lace 'em up again - 08/13/2009

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