It’s been a busy couple of days for the Colorado Avalanche and Devon Toews is excited about the changes. It helps that he is close friends with two of the additions — Brock Nelson and all-too-familiar Erik Johnson.

Jonathan Toews and Devon Toews, despite sharing the same last name and excelling in the NHL, have no familial connection. Jonathan is a celebrated leader for the Chicago Blackhawks with multiple Stanley Cup wins,

Colorado added Erik Johnson from the Philadelphia Flyers. Johnson played 717 of his 1,009 career games during a 13-year run with the Avs.

The Avalanche has been active before the trade deadline, but could we see a splash like acquiring Sidney Crosby to pair with Nathan MacKinnon?

The 4 Nations Face-Off captivated not only the hockey world, but the entirety of the sports universe. As everyone watched Team Canada come out on top, three Avalanche players- Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews- helped the hockey dynasty defend its spot at the top of international competition.

Devon Toews scored the lone goal for Colorado ... Makar has seven goals and five assists over his last 11 games. Avalanche: Colorado fell to 5-3-0 in the second game of back-to-back sets and ...

Colorado Avalanche superstar defenseman Cale Makar was an integral part of Team Canada's win at the 4 Nations Face-Off. And in his second game back from the best-on-best tournament, Makar reached another career plateau on offense -- but the Avs still lost the game to the St.

Mitch Marner and John Tavares each had two goals, but it wasn't enough as Toronto lost 7-4 to Colorado and dropped its third game in a row.

Nathan MacKinnon had two power-play goals and an added, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 shots against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Wednesday night.