Charlynn K. Smith

One of the greatest passions in Charlynn Smith's life is Colorado Avalanche hockey. She has been a fan since '97 and has had some great memories in conjunction with Avalanche events. Growing up in the Rockies, it was only natural that Smith lived with a family of Broncomaniacs. It was only a matter of time before she was converted. Occasionally, she will blurb about the Broncos and the NFL in general.

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Alexander the Great

Alexander Ovechkin is this year's sensation after becoming the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals and 100 points in his rookie year. Not only is he a great player on the ice, but his laid-back, positive attitude has won over teammates, fans and journalists alike.

Injuries costly to the Avs

Playoff hopes for the Colorado Avalanche are deteriorating, and it isn’t even April. It’s not because the team won’t make the top eight in the Western Conference. It won't be because they don’t have the talent or drive to win either. It’s thanks to injuries that the Avs will struggle in the playoffs.

Avs swap Aebischer for Theodore

Is it a new era for the Colorado Avalanche? Possibly. When Patrick Roy came to the Avalanche in 1995, his presence was the spark that the team needed to win the Stanley Cup in ’96. Jose Theodore is promising, and the possibility that he may do the same for the Avs in ‘06 is invigorating. For a team that hasn’t built a high level of intensity this season, this may be exactly what the Avs need.

As the trade deadline approaches...

Salary cap boundaries in the NHL pose a new challenge when it comes to trades this year. For most teams, they will also pose a migraine. The Colorado Avalanche will keep things simple. Read on and find out why.

The NHL’s future in the Olympics

At the recent Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, Team Canada and Team USA played seasoned veterans who were very likely playing their last Olympics. They also exited the Olympic tournament much earlier than anticipated. It might be time for a change in how the athletes for the Canadian and USA teams are selected.