Friday’s The Afternoon Drive gave some insight on what the team may do come March 9 when free agency starts. With the NFL season over, the second season has begun. That is, of course, the rumors and speculation over what John Elway and the Denver Broncos will do in free agency. When they have over…
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With the start of spring training for the Colorado Rockies just days away, there is plenty of reason for excitement with this year’s squad. A young, talented rotation and a star-studded offensive lineup have the Rockies thinking they could reach the postseason for the first time since 2009. Of course, the postseason is still a…
via Colorado Rockies: 3 Non-Roster Players Who Could Make An Impact — Rox Pile
The 2017 NFL draft is still more than two months away. However, if you think it’s too early to speculate on what will transpire during draft weekend, you’re just not familiar with how the NFL offseason works. Draft prognostication has become a staple of the NFL offseason and almost a sport of its own. In…
via NFL Draft 2017: Notable Predictions from Top Experts Around the Web — Bleacher Report – Front Page
On Nov. 4, 2016, we evaluated the stock value of the top NHL players eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2017. But with Brent Burns re-signing on Nov. 22 with the San Jose Sharks and only two months remaining on the regular-season schedule, it’s time to revise and update the list. Some, such as Montreal Canadiens…
via Stock Watch for NHL Players Headed for Free Agency in 2017 — Bleacher Report – Front Page
By demoting Eric Gelinas to the AHL while keeping lesser defensemen, the Colorado Avalanche have actually made their already bad blue line worse. The Colorado Avalanche cannot expect to have good defense if they can’t manage their personnel. And they do not seem to be able to manage their personnel. The team just sent Eric…
via Colorado Avalanche Make Blue Line Worse — Mile High Sticking
When it comes to the Colorado Avalanche, everyone would love to put this season behind them. But, with the trade deadline quickly approaching and the looming expansion draft for the Vegas Golden Knights, there are some players that the Avalanche wouldn’t mind ridding themselves of. “Anybody outside of their six-man core,” Terry Frei of the…
via Terry Frei thinks the Avs would move ‘anybody outside of their six-man core’ — Mile High Sports
NEW YORK — When the Montreal Canadiens passed through Denver the other day, I was reminded that the blockbuster Shea Weber-for-P.K. Subban trade last summer underscored that cornerstone defensemen don’t have to come from the first round of the NHL draft. The Nashville Predators claimed Weber in the second round, at No. 49, in 2003.…
via Frei: Avalanche’s efforts at drafting elite defensemen have proven fruitless — The Denver Post
You’re right, Kiz. The Broncos need production out of their first-round draft pick. But Christian McCaffrey was a nice college running back that would look like a tragedy at No. 20 in the opening round. -Harry, from the Black Hills Kiz: In the right hands, McCaffrey will make the Pro Bowl. Put him in the…
For certain players — Nolan Arenado, Charlie Blackmon and DJ LeMahieu quickly come to mind — spring training is all about preparation. They’ll get their timing down at plate, translate their off-season workouts into live-game action and count down the days until opening day. For others, those with jobs and playing time on the line,…
via Saunders: Jeff Hoffman, Gerardo Parra, Tom Murphy on hot seat for Rockies — The Denver Post
The player picked for the Denver Broncos in most mock drafts is Wisconsin OT Ryan Ramczyk. He could certainly be a weapon for the offense… We are still in the very early stages of evaluating the 2017 NFL Draft, but one player whose name has popped up in connection with the Denver Broncos more than…
via Ryan Ramczyk can be a weapon for the Denver Broncos — Predominantly Orange
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