Peter Budaj News

Goaltender Craig Anderson has signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche, reported the Denver Post.

Canada Day was also moving day for 34 NHL players, ranging from journeymen to superstars.

The Monster is still on the loose. Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke was in Sweden again yesterday attempting to sign free agent goaltender Jonas Gustavsson, known in hockey circles as The Monster.

Goaltender Craig Anderson of the Florida Panthers plays against the Ottawa Senators at the Bank Atlantic Center on March 31, 2009 in Sunrise, Florida.

Peter Budaj, who like the rest of the Avalanche suffered through an up-and-down season in 2008-09, has been re-signed by the team.

Matt Hackett learned early what it was like to catch a shot from an NHL player. His uncle, former NHL goaltender Jeff Hackett, would bring him to offseason workouts in London, Ontario, and stick him in net.

Saying Matthew Hackett's first experience as a draft-eligible player last season went poorly would be a vast understatement.

Avalanche left winger Cody McLeod has signed a new contract with the team that will pay him $3.1 million through the 2011-12 season.

Joe Sacco is on the move again, which is not only a testament to his desire to stay in hockey, but also a reflection of his family genes.

Today: We've got an eerie feeling about today's gallery. Avs replace Granato with Sacco Thursday, June 4, 2009 Joe Sacco played for five NHL clubs including the Washington Capitals.

The Colorado Avalanche promoted Greg Sherman to general manager and fired coach Tony Granato and five others in a sweeping shakeup Wednesday.

This might sound funny coming from a guy whose nickname among some with the Avalanche over the years has been "Doom and Gloom," but all is not doomed and gloomy with our beloved Avs.

Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy talked at length about a recent report that he was offered a head coaching job with the Colorado Avalanche.

Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy has denied being offered the Colorado Avalanche's coaching job, a position currently held by Tony Granato.

Hard to believe this is a team that had to overcome the shocking loss of one its top-four defencemen, with Jiri Fischer's in November.

Now that the housecleaning has begun for the Avalanche, you have to wonder: Just how big is Pierre Lacroix's broom? General manager Francois Giguere was the first to take the fall for the worst season in Avalanche history, but his firing Monday does not necessarily mean good news for coach Tony Granato.

Ian Laperriere, who played in his 1,000th NHL game Saturday, stands with his sons during the national anthem.

A roller-coaster season for the Canucks ended on a big-time high Saturday as Vancouver beat the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 in overtime to claim the Northwest crown.

Getting ready to appear in the postseason for the first time since 2004, the Blues aren't likely to be picky on who they play in the first round.

The Avalanche has three games, all at home, remaining in a lost season, beginning tonight against the Dallas Stars.