Season Preview: Colorado Avalanche Hockey - 5280
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The Avs return one of the best core group of players in the game—but several offseason personnel changes may make their road to the Stanley Cup Finals more difficult than it was last season. Here’s what we’ll be watching for when the puck drops on October 12.
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Season Preview: Colorado Avalanche Hockey - 5280
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Season Preview: Colorado Avalanche Hockey - 5280
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Season Preview: Colorado Avalanche Hockey - 5280