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Morning Flurries: Summer Skates

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This week the NHL released the jam-packed 2025-26 NHL schedule and we broke down how the Colorado Avalanche’s exciting slate is shaping up starting with opening night on October 7th.

If you can’t wait for puck drop then check out Brock Nelson scoring in Minnesota’s famous summer scrimmages in Da Beauty League. Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski is also taking part in the activities.

One more coaching vacancy

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has been filled within the organization as Derek Army has been tabbed as assistant coach of the Colorado Eagles. He is the son of former Avalanche assistant Tim Army and most recently was the head coach of the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers.

Sean Behrens was the subject of the latest episode of Peak Access. At the recently concluded development camp the 22-year-old defenseman discussed his season-ending knee injury and recovery process while the voice of the Avalanche Connor McGahey reminded us why the Avalanche don’t need prospects.

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