Colorado Avalanche dominate early NHL awards chatter with Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar leading the Hart Trophy race. Is this the year one of Colorado's brightest stars capture the MVP honors? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down The Athletic’s major awards projections, debate which Avs player could take home the league’s biggest prizes, and consider the impact of McKinnon’s scoring surge and Makar’s Norris campaign on Colorado’s championship aspirations.

 

Power rankings and December’s packed schedule come into focus, spotlighting intriguing matchups against the New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, and New York Rangers. Key storylines include the Avalanche’s quest for another 10-win month, surprising nods for Brock Nelson in Selke discussions, and why Alexandar Georgiev is missing from Vesna conversations. Can the Avs maintain their momentum and seize hardware this season? Get all the analysis, advanced stats context, and expert insight on Colorado’s hunt for NHL supremacy.

 

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