New Avalanche addition Brock Nelson’s hockey roots run deep. Getting them set in Colorado is now a priority

The phrase "hockey is a family business" almost feels inadequate to describe Brock Nelson's life growing up in Warroad, Minn.
Wed, Apr 16
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Taylor Makar’s breakout season continues with first pro experience
To say the past month has been a whirlwind for Taylor Makar would certainly be an understatement.
Tue, Apr 15
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Gabe Landeskog returns to Avalanche practice as optimism for Game 1 abounds
For so long, the idea of Gabe Landeskog playing hockey again seemed so far away.
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Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog rejoins team after conditioning stint
Gabe Landeskog has returned to the Colorado Avalanche after playing the first two AHL games of his career.
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Mon, Apr 14
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Renck vs. Keeler: Who has better chance to win first-round matchup? Avs or Nuggets?
Neither the Nuggets or Avs have margin for error.
Sun, Apr 13
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Avalanche coach Jared Bednar had simple message for final regular-season game
There is plenty of potential drama in the coming days for the Colorado Avalanche, but the message for Game No. 82 was pretty simple.
Sat, Apr 12
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Depleted Avalanche drops second straight, falls to Kings in penultimate regular-season game
The Avalanche did not have stars Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews, who are resting this weekend and did not travel with the team.
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Keeler: Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog’s return gives Colorado Stanley Cup vibes again
Gabe Landeskog is the cherry on top of this crazy sundae Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland's been building for months.
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Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog will play again Saturday for Eagles
Gabriel Landeskog went 1,020 days without playing in a hockey game.
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