Entering 2021 NHL season, the Colorado Avalanche are viewed by most as one of the true contenders to win the Stanley Cup. Las Vegas has the Avs as the betting favorites, and most pundits have them in a group of three or four teams to beat.
While they should be one of the best teams in the league, the Avalanche aren’t without some questions heading into Jan. 13.
Can they stay healthy?
This is a hypothetical that every team faces, but last year injuries derailed Avalanche players more than most—Nathan MacKinnon was really the only high-end player who didn’t miss significant time.