GOATs of Avalanche
"Burnaby Joe" is the ultimate franchise icon.
He spent his entire 20-year career with the organization (including the Quebec Nordiques era).
He is the franchise's all-time leader in points (1,641), goals, and assists. As captain, he led the team to two Stanley Cup championships (1996, 2001).
He holds the NHL record for most playoff overtime goals (8). Today, he serves as the team's President of Hockey Operations and was the architect behind the 2022 championship roster.
Many consider "Foppa" to be the most talented player to ever wear an Avalanche jersey.
Although his career was hampered by injuries, his dominance on the ice was legendary.
He combined incredible playmaking skills and vision with extreme physical strength and grit. In 2003, he won the Hart Trophy as the league's MVP.
He has one of the highest points-per-game averages in NHL history (1.25).
Widely regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders of all time.
His arrival in December 1995 was the "missing piece" that turned Colorado into a championship powerhouse.
He won two Stanley Cups with the Avalanche. In 2001, he won the Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP) – making him the only player in NHL history to win that trophy three times (having won it twice previously with Montreal).
He popularized the "butterfly" style of goaltending, which is used by almost every goalie in the NHL today.
Widely regarded as one of the most explosive and gifted players of his generation.
Since being drafted 1st overall in 2013, he has been the engine driving the Avalanche back to the pinnacle of the hockey world.
A Stanley Cup champion (2022) and winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy (2024) as the league's MVP. He holds the franchise record for most points in a single season (140) and is known for elevating his game in the most critical playoff moments.
Known for his elite "explosive" skating and terrifying top speed. He combines world-class puck handling with a high-volume shooting mentality, making him one of the most dangerous offensive threats in NHL history.