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AJ Haefele
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I really like hockey. I like other stuff, too, but I really like hockey.
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I got to talk to TJ Oshie about the 2014 Olympics. He's the coolest and the shootout was the coolest, oh, he's also in a Super Bowl commercial

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The Olympic night that changed TJ Oshie’s life is following him to the Super Bowl
There are some moments in sports that transcend the boundaries of rink or field and cement themselves in pop culture. In 2014, one of those unfolded before our
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January 29, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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As a lifelong hater of Detroit, @ajhaefele.bsky.social had a delightful time watching the Avs beat up their classic rival. Who stood out?

🐶Nathan MacKinnon, of course
🧱Mackenzie Blackwood
⚖️A well-balanced lineup

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Avs-Red Wings Game 53 Studs & Duds - DNVR Sports
The Colorado Avalanche put their last two games in the rearview mirror with a casual 5-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings. These were the Avs studs and duds.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:30 PM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
It's hard to feel sports hate when the real world is full of so much actual hate, but then I see the winged wheel and its not so hard anymore. Fuck Detroit foeva
January 31, 2026 at 7:29 PM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
The gf and I are celebrating our 2nd anniversary tonight so Ill be MIA for this one. Probably for the best because I have the worst vibes about this game.
January 30, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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This is what letting RFK jr go wild on health looks like
eileen4ever.bsky.social Eileen Ridge @eileen4ever.bsky.social · 10d
Holy moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
January 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
I overlooked it yesterday because I published it as soon as the Avs announced the Sam Malinski extension but here's my "Avalanche of the Week" piece I wrote. It was fun, I'm hoping to write it every week through the regular season

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Avalanche of the Week: Brock Nelson taps his way to a five-point week - DNVR Sports
The Colorado Avalanche finished the week with a 2-1-1 record and Brock Nelson was the man with a five-point week, including a hat trick against Toronto.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:42 PM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
Anecdotally, it sure seems like the Avs enjoy making our off days interesting with roster news.

Here's my thoughts on Sam Malinski's new contract:

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Avalanche extend Sam Malinski for four more years - DNVR Sports
The Colorado Avalanche extended Sam Malinski for four more years following the strong start to the season by Malinski. What does it mean moving forward?
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January 27, 2026 at 9:32 PM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
Really really good response by the Avs. Defense is still a little iffy at times, but they're going super small back there right now so I'm not surprised teams are having more success around the crease
ajhaefele.bsky.social AJ Haefele @ajhaefele.bsky.social · 13d
This feels like a weirdly important game for the Avs. They had a disappointing homestand overall with a particularly rocky end, so you'd love to see them get back into the good stuff
January 25, 2026 at 9:16 PM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
This feels like a weirdly important game for the Avs. They had a disappointing homestand overall with a particularly rocky end, so you'd love to see them get back into the good stuff
January 25, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Last night sucked so @ajhaefele.bsky.social kept it brief in Studs & Duds. Not a fun one but go read it ⬇️

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Avs-Flyers Game 49 Studs & Duds - DNVR Sports
The Colorado Avalanche embarrassed themselves in a ridiculous 6-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. These were the Avs studs and duds from the game.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:23 PM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
I blasted through The Housemaid right before the movie came out and loved it so I am doing the same thing with Project Hail Mary and it's pretty fun.

Im reading it with the movie in mind and trying to build my own vision for how I would adapt the story. Lots of science, but The Martian killed it
January 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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The Avs had an interesting night against Anaheim but finally got goalied. @ajhaefele.bsky.social has his breakdown of the events at Ball Arena last night

😡Ross Colton can't buy one
🧢Lukas Dostal was That Dude
🤮The Avs are so bad at shootouts

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Avs-Ducks Game 48 Studs & Duds - DNVR Sports
The Colorado Avalanche dropped another shootout, this time a 2-1 decision to the Anaheim Ducks. These were the Avs studs and duds.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
I took this picture in Winter Park a few weeks ago. Now im sharing it. Tight
January 22, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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Curious to know more about today's Avs trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins? Good thing @ajhaefele.bsky.social has you covered on what to know about the new guy in town

Read about it here ⬇️
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What the trade of Ilya Solovyov to the Penguins means for the Avalanche - DNVR Sports
The Colorado Avalanche traded Ilya Solovyov to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Valtteri Puustinen and a draft pick. What does it mean for the Avs?
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January 20, 2026 at 9:51 PM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
Also maybe soon. Quite soon
ajhaefele.bsky.social AJ Haefele @ajhaefele.bsky.social · Sep 21
This isnt a complaint of any kind but I have found it interesting how many people keep me asking me when Im moving back to Colorado.

Maybe never?
January 20, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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It was a disappointing end to a frustrating road trip, but @ajhaefele.bsky.social still had plenty to talk about from Colorado's loss to TB.

😎4th line fun
🚀Sam Malinski again
😖Star players where?

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Avs-Lightning Game 42 Studs & Duds - DNVR Sports
The Colorado Avalanche lost their second straight game in regulation with a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. These were the Avs studs and duds.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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Has anyone ever actually used a rage room? Are they worth it?
January 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
This was a blast as always! Dimitri is the best
dimfilipovic.bsky.social Dimitri Filipovic @dimfilipovic.bsky.social · Dec 30
New PDOcast with @ajhaefele.bsky.social:

•Avs deep dive
•Sam Malinski crushing his current role + his future
•Using regular season to experiment with different looks
•Important lineup construction considerations for playoffs
•Areas for even further improvement

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Sam Malinski Crushing It in His Current Role, and Ways the Avalanche Can Use the Regular Season To Prepare for the Playoffs
Podcast Episode · The Hockey PDOcast · 2025-12-29 · 55m
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December 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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This might be the best discussion about the Avs I have heard all season. Such a fun listen with wonderful in-depth and very specific discussions abt burning Avs questions. Thank you @dimfilipovic.bsky.social and @ajhaefele.bsky.social
#goAvsgo
dimfilipovic.bsky.social Dimitri Filipovic @dimfilipovic.bsky.social · Dec 30
New PDOcast with @ajhaefele.bsky.social:

•Avs deep dive
•Sam Malinski crushing his current role + his future
•Using regular season to experiment with different looks
•Important lineup construction considerations for playoffs
•Areas for even further improvement

podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
Sam Malinski Crushing It in His Current Role, and Ways the Avalanche Can Use the Regular Season To Prepare for the Playoffs
Podcast Episode · The Hockey PDOcast · 2025-12-29 · 55m
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December 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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dnvr-avalanche.bsky.social
It was a fun piece of revenge for the Avs to end Minnesota's winning streak. The big standouts today for @ajhaefele.bsky.social were:

🦄Cale Makar
🐶Nathan MacKinnon
🤯Special teams???

READ ABOUT IT ⬇️
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Avs-Wild Game 35 Studs & Duds - DNVR Sports
The Colorado Avalanche smoked the streaking Minnesota Wild in a 5-1 beating. These were the Avs studs and duds from the game.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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dnvr-avalanche.bsky.social
Jared Bednar recently expressed an interest in the Avalanche adding another center, but which one?

@ajhaefele.bsky.social has some ideas

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Jared Bednar wants another center; which one might be available for the Avalanche? - DNVR Sports
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar recently said his team might need another center to fill out the lineup. Today, we take a look at who that could be.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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dnvr-avalanche.bsky.social
While @ajhaefele.bsky.social found himself gritting his teeth a lot tonight, the Avs still snagged two more points. The standouts?

🧱Scott Wedgewood is awesome
🥠Some good bounces helped
💪Avs second line bullied Nashville

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Avs-Predators Game 32 Studs & Duds - DNVR Sports
The Colorado Avalanche meh'd their way through a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators. These were the Avs studs and duds.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
Big ass books might be a cool idea but they are so unwieldy and annoying
December 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
ajhaefele.bsky.social
Losing is dumb
December 5, 2025 at 4:52 AM