Archive for July, 2011
Ian Stewart Meets Rockies in Atlanta
Ian Stewart left a Colorado Springs Sky Sox game early on Tuesday and he’s on his way to Atlanta to join the Colorado Rockies. With injuries to Troy Tulowitzki (right quadriceps tightness) and Carlos Gonzalez (bruised right wrist), Stewart was brought in to protect a suddenly depleted Rockies bench. Stewart started the season as the [...]
Avalanche Trade for Capitals Goalie Semyon Varlamov
The Colorado Avalanche acquired goaltender Semyon Varlamov from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft and a conditional second-round choice in either 2012 or 2013. Varlamov was drafted by the Capitals in the 1st round (23rd overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. In 3 seasons he appeared [...]
Colorado Avalanche Sign Jan Hejda
The Colorado Avalanche signed Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jan Hejda to a 4 year deal today. Hejda, was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 4th round (106th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He broke into the league in 2006 with the Edmonton Oilers, and then signed as a free agent by Columbus [...]