Corey Masisak
@cmasisak22.bsky.social
Cover the Colorado Avalanche for the Denver Post. Previously: Capitals, Devils, Sharks. You can’t take the sky from me.
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Artturi Lehkonen is probably your favorite #Avs player’s favorite player. Why?
“Because he does all the shit nobody wants to do.”
The Avs’ ‘sacrificial lamb’ will bring his smarts, courage and craft to Milan as Finland tries to surprise everyone again.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/07/a...
“Because he does all the shit nobody wants to do.”
The Avs’ ‘sacrificial lamb’ will bring his smarts, courage and craft to Milan as Finland tries to surprise everyone again.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/07/a...
Why Avalanche ‘sacrificial lamb’ Artturi Lehkonen is your favorite player’s favorite player
Of all the accomplishments by Colorado Avalanche players so far this season, finding the perfect nickname for Artturi Lehkonen is near the top of the list.
www.denverpost.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Artturi Lehkonen is probably your favorite #Avs player’s favorite player. Why?
“Because he does all the shit nobody wants to do.”
The Avs’ ‘sacrificial lamb’ will bring his smarts, courage and craft to Milan as Finland tries to surprise everyone again.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/07/a...
“Because he does all the shit nobody wants to do.”
The Avs’ ‘sacrificial lamb’ will bring his smarts, courage and craft to Milan as Finland tries to surprise everyone again.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/07/a...
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they believe in nothing, they love nothing but their own power, and they have no moves that don't involve spamming the hate button
time and time again, MAGA Republicans are more excited to target and root against American athletes who have spoken out against them (or, in this case, merely expressed ambivalence) than they actually are to celebrate winning American athletes
What Hess actually said:
“Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the US.”
“Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the US.”
February 8, 2026 at 4:19 PM
they believe in nothing, they love nothing but their own power, and they have no moves that don't involve spamming the hate button
Artturi Lehkonen is probably your favorite #Avs player’s favorite player. Why?
“Because he does all the shit nobody wants to do.”
The Avs’ ‘sacrificial lamb’ will bring his smarts, courage and craft to Milan as Finland tries to surprise everyone again.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/07/a...
“Because he does all the shit nobody wants to do.”
The Avs’ ‘sacrificial lamb’ will bring his smarts, courage and craft to Milan as Finland tries to surprise everyone again.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/07/a...
Why Avalanche ‘sacrificial lamb’ Artturi Lehkonen is your favorite player’s favorite player
Of all the accomplishments by Colorado Avalanche players so far this season, finding the perfect nickname for Artturi Lehkonen is near the top of the list.
www.denverpost.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Artturi Lehkonen is probably your favorite #Avs player’s favorite player. Why?
“Because he does all the shit nobody wants to do.”
The Avs’ ‘sacrificial lamb’ will bring his smarts, courage and craft to Milan as Finland tries to surprise everyone again.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/07/a...
“Because he does all the shit nobody wants to do.”
The Avs’ ‘sacrificial lamb’ will bring his smarts, courage and craft to Milan as Finland tries to surprise everyone again.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/07/a...
Talked about the #Avs for about an hour this morning with @megangley.bsky.social -- what's wrong with the power play, what are the deadline needs, who has surprised and some Heated Rivalry stuff as well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZiC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZiC...
Who Are the Avs Really? Corey Masisak Talks True State of the Colorado Avalanche | GS Off Ice
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February 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Talked about the #Avs for about an hour this morning with @megangley.bsky.social -- what's wrong with the power play, what are the deadline needs, who has surprised and some Heated Rivalry stuff as well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZiC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZiC...
The #Avs looked good for two periods, then bent for five minutes but didn’t break against the Sharks.
They are 32-0 when they lead by two goals at any point in a game this season and clawed back some good vibes heading into the Olympic break.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/c...
They are 32-0 when they lead by two goals at any point in a game this season and clawed back some good vibes heading into the Olympic break.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/c...
Avalanche shake off blown lead, reach Olympic break with 4-2 win against Sharks
This Colorado Avalanche team with a multi-goal lead remains the safest bet in sports, but this one didn’t come easy.
www.denverpost.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:20 AM
The #Avs looked good for two periods, then bent for five minutes but didn’t break against the Sharks.
They are 32-0 when they lead by two goals at any point in a game this season and clawed back some good vibes heading into the Olympic break.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/c...
They are 32-0 when they lead by two goals at any point in a game this season and clawed back some good vibes heading into the Olympic break.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/c...
#Avs Pride Night became a celebration of Heated Rivalry at Ball Arena.
Talked to fans of the Avs, fans of the show and book, a local bookstore owner, the team’s marketing director and yes, a player who has watched the series, about the pop culture phenomenon.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/a...
Talked to fans of the Avs, fans of the show and book, a local bookstore owner, the team’s marketing director and yes, a player who has watched the series, about the pop culture phenomenon.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/a...
Avalanche’s record-selling Pride Night became a ‘Heated Rivalry’ celebration
Mary Myers is a huge football fan and loves the Denver Broncos.
www.denverpost.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
#Avs Pride Night became a celebration of Heated Rivalry at Ball Arena.
Talked to fans of the Avs, fans of the show and book, a local bookstore owner, the team’s marketing director and yes, a player who has watched the series, about the pop culture phenomenon.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/a...
Talked to fans of the Avs, fans of the show and book, a local bookstore owner, the team’s marketing director and yes, a player who has watched the series, about the pop culture phenomenon.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/a...
The #Avs have just one game before the Olympic break, but one critical objective during the stretch run once they return - fix the power play.
One of the league’s best for years, they’d take mediocre right now.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/03/a...
One of the league’s best for years, they’d take mediocre right now.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/03/a...
Avalanche search for answers as power-play woes continues
It’s pretty safe to assume the Colorado Avalanche aren’t going to “fix” the power play with only one game left for the 2026 Winter Olympics break.
www.denverpost.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The #Avs have just one game before the Olympic break, but one critical objective during the stretch run once they return - fix the power play.
One of the league’s best for years, they’d take mediocre right now.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/03/a...
One of the league’s best for years, they’d take mediocre right now.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/03/a...
One of the stats of the 2025-26 #Avs season to date, but one of the few that isn't really a flex and probably makes one of the big themes even more frustrating ...
Colorado is 16-0-4 when its scores at least one power-play goal.
Colorado is 16-0-4 when its scores at least one power-play goal.
February 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
One of the stats of the 2025-26 #Avs season to date, but one of the few that isn't really a flex and probably makes one of the big themes even more frustrating ...
Colorado is 16-0-4 when its scores at least one power-play goal.
Colorado is 16-0-4 when its scores at least one power-play goal.
#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Logan O’Connor has resumed skating. He intends on skating throughout the Olympic break and he will “hopefully join the team in the near future, if everything goes well”
February 3, 2026 at 7:44 PM
#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Logan O’Connor has resumed skating. He intends on skating throughout the Olympic break and he will “hopefully join the team in the near future, if everything goes well”
Devon Toews is going to play for the #Avs tonight, so all 8 Olympians *should* be fine for next week in Milan. They went 5-6-2 without him.
February 2, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Devon Toews is going to play for the #Avs tonight, so all 8 Olympians *should* be fine for next week in Milan. They went 5-6-2 without him.
#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Martin Necas is out tonight, but could play Wednesday.
Gabe Landeskog is unlikely to play Wednesday, but Bednar said both players should be fine for the Olympics. He said Landeskog could be ready by Friday, if there was a game to be played.
Gabe Landeskog is unlikely to play Wednesday, but Bednar said both players should be fine for the Olympics. He said Landeskog could be ready by Friday, if there was a game to be played.
February 2, 2026 at 6:44 PM
#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Martin Necas is out tonight, but could play Wednesday.
Gabe Landeskog is unlikely to play Wednesday, but Bednar said both players should be fine for the Olympics. He said Landeskog could be ready by Friday, if there was a game to be played.
Gabe Landeskog is unlikely to play Wednesday, but Bednar said both players should be fine for the Olympics. He said Landeskog could be ready by Friday, if there was a game to be played.
What’s gone wrong for the #Avs the past 12 games? It’s not a stretch to say … everything.
Avs are worse in every phase. Best players are getting outscored. Goalies have struggled. Underlying #s have dipped.
It is not panic time. It is get right time.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/30/a...
Avs are worse in every phase. Best players are getting outscored. Goalies have struggled. Underlying #s have dipped.
It is not panic time. It is get right time.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/30/a...
For slumping Avalanche, nearly everything has slipped since historic start
This Colorado Avalanche season was nearly fissure-free during the first half. After this road trip through Eastern Canada, however, it might be all hands on deck.
www.denverpost.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:11 AM
What’s gone wrong for the #Avs the past 12 games? It’s not a stretch to say … everything.
Avs are worse in every phase. Best players are getting outscored. Goalies have struggled. Underlying #s have dipped.
It is not panic time. It is get right time.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/30/a...
Avs are worse in every phase. Best players are getting outscored. Goalies have struggled. Underlying #s have dipped.
It is not panic time. It is get right time.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/30/a...
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Public schools across Aurora will close tomorrow — a day targeted for a nationwide "ICE Out" general strike — as the district says it "will not have enough staffing capacity to safely operate schools" because so many teachers are calling out // by @tamaraddunn.bsky.social
Aurora schools to close Friday due to anticipated staff absences
Aurora Public Schools and Pickens Technical College will be closed Friday as the school district anticipates “a higher than anticipated number of staff absences,” officials announced Th…
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January 30, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Public schools across Aurora will close tomorrow — a day targeted for a nationwide "ICE Out" general strike — as the district says it "will not have enough staffing capacity to safely operate schools" because so many teachers are calling out // by @tamaraddunn.bsky.social
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"Heated Rivalry" has gifted NHL with a broader audience. So where do things stands with league's teams and Pride Nights?
Looked into this for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Looked into this for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Gary Bettman praised ‘Heated Rivalry’ and NHL Pride Nights. The leaguewide reality doesn’t match
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January 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM
"Heated Rivalry" has gifted NHL with a broader audience. So where do things stands with league's teams and Pride Nights?
Looked into this for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Looked into this for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
"Flat" ... "not good enough" ... "we’re not moving" ... "lackadaisical at times"
The #Avs were great in Toronto. They were definitely not three days later in Ottawa.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/28/a...
The #Avs were great in Toronto. They were definitely not three days later in Ottawa.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/28/a...
Avalanche offense goes missing in ‘flat’ 5-2 loss to Senators
The Colorado Avalanche authored a comprehensive performance three days ago in Toronto, but that version of the league-leading club did not travel to the other side of Ontario.
www.denverpost.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:45 AM
"Flat" ... "not good enough" ... "we’re not moving" ... "lackadaisical at times"
The #Avs were great in Toronto. They were definitely not three days later in Ottawa.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/28/a...
The #Avs were great in Toronto. They were definitely not three days later in Ottawa.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/28/a...
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If these guys get identified they might get served their child support papers
Tillis says he opposes ICE being barred from wearing masks: "I've seen people dox me. I've seen people take pictures and identify law enforcement officers and then put their families at risk. So, I think that's a step too far."
January 29, 2026 at 12:36 AM
If these guys get identified they might get served their child support papers
When Nathan MacKinnon is on the ice the #Avs have outscored teams 85-29 at even strength.
When Nathan MacKinnon is on the ice *without Cale Makar* … the Avs have outscored teams 35-8 at evens.
When Nathan MacKinnon is on the ice without Martin Necas, it’s 18-5 at evens.
When Nathan MacKinnon is on the ice *without Cale Makar* … the Avs have outscored teams 35-8 at evens.
When Nathan MacKinnon is on the ice without Martin Necas, it’s 18-5 at evens.
January 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM
When Nathan MacKinnon is on the ice the #Avs have outscored teams 85-29 at even strength.
When Nathan MacKinnon is on the ice *without Cale Makar* … the Avs have outscored teams 35-8 at evens.
When Nathan MacKinnon is on the ice without Martin Necas, it’s 18-5 at evens.
When Nathan MacKinnon is on the ice *without Cale Makar* … the Avs have outscored teams 35-8 at evens.
When Nathan MacKinnon is on the ice without Martin Necas, it’s 18-5 at evens.
The Minnesota Wild, who are now in 3rd place in the NHL standings, have won as many games in regulation as the Winnipeg Jets, who are in 29th place in the NHL standings.
January 28, 2026 at 4:29 AM
The Minnesota Wild, who are now in 3rd place in the NHL standings, have won as many games in regulation as the Winnipeg Jets, who are in 29th place in the NHL standings.
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Sam Malinski has been a breakout player for the #Avs this season, and the 27-year-old was rewarded with a four-year, $19 million contract Tuesday because of his consistent improvement over the past 3 seasons.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/27/a...
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/27/a...
Avalanche sign defenseman Sam Malinski to 4-year, $19 million contract
Sam Malinski’s breakout season has made him a very wealthy man.
www.denverpost.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Sam Malinski has been a breakout player for the #Avs this season, and the 27-year-old was rewarded with a four-year, $19 million contract Tuesday because of his consistent improvement over the past 3 seasons.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/27/a...
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/27/a...
Sam Malinski has been a breakout player for the #Avs this season, and the 27-year-old was rewarded with a four-year, $19 million contract Tuesday because of his consistent improvement over the past 3 seasons.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/27/a...
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/27/a...
Avalanche sign defenseman Sam Malinski to 4-year, $19 million contract
Sam Malinski’s breakout season has made him a very wealthy man.
www.denverpost.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Sam Malinski has been a breakout player for the #Avs this season, and the 27-year-old was rewarded with a four-year, $19 million contract Tuesday because of his consistent improvement over the past 3 seasons.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/27/a...
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/27/a...
Jack Drury scores with 1:07 remaining in the 2nd period. Pretty breakout from a Kelly-Drury-Kiviranta line, and Drury had time to pick his spot. He picked the same one Nelson did earlier - just under Woll's glove, but from the other side of the ice.
3-0 #Avs
3-0 #Avs
January 25, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Jack Drury scores with 1:07 remaining in the 2nd period. Pretty breakout from a Kelly-Drury-Kiviranta line, and Drury had time to pick his spot. He picked the same one Nelson did earlier - just under Woll's glove, but from the other side of the ice.
3-0 #Avs
3-0 #Avs
Brock Nelson goes back with his normal linemates and scores again after a dominant shift from the 2nd line.
Artturi Lehkonen set him up. Timeout Leafs.
2-0 #Avs, 7:31 in
Nelson has 26 goals in ~49.15 games. He had 26 in 80 games last year.
Artturi Lehkonen set him up. Timeout Leafs.
2-0 #Avs, 7:31 in
Nelson has 26 goals in ~49.15 games. He had 26 in 80 games last year.
January 25, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Brock Nelson goes back with his normal linemates and scores again after a dominant shift from the 2nd line.
Artturi Lehkonen set him up. Timeout Leafs.
2-0 #Avs, 7:31 in
Nelson has 26 goals in ~49.15 games. He had 26 in 80 games last year.
Artturi Lehkonen set him up. Timeout Leafs.
2-0 #Avs, 7:31 in
Nelson has 26 goals in ~49.15 games. He had 26 in 80 games last year.
Brock Nelson and Nathan MacKinnon get a 2-on-1 off a Leafs miscue and Nelson buries it from the right circle.
1-0 #Avs
Nelson was up w/29 and 88 both before and after that TV timeout.
1-0 #Avs
Nelson was up w/29 and 88 both before and after that TV timeout.
January 25, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Brock Nelson and Nathan MacKinnon get a 2-on-1 off a Leafs miscue and Nelson buries it from the right circle.
1-0 #Avs
Nelson was up w/29 and 88 both before and after that TV timeout.
1-0 #Avs
Nelson was up w/29 and 88 both before and after that TV timeout.
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Alex Pretti was already restrained when federal agents shot and killed him in Minneapolis, a New York Times analysis of video shows. The footage contradicts the Department of Homeland Security’s account of the shooting.
Timeline: How the Shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti Unfolded
A moment-by-moment analysis of video from the scene shows that Mr. Pretti was already restrained when fatal shots were fired, which appears to contradict the federal government’s account of the event.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Alex Pretti was already restrained when federal agents shot and killed him in Minneapolis, a New York Times analysis of video shows. The footage contradicts the Department of Homeland Security’s account of the shooting.