Why Ryan O'Reilly is Probably Addicted to Gambling, Drugs, and Betting

Note: This post is in no way defamatory or accusatory of Ryan O’Reilly. This is JUST a theory. So, Ryan O’Reilly’s dad, if you’re reading this, you don’t need to tweet about it, okay? Because no one cares. We just… don’t care. Oh, and no. we don’t have Terry Pegula’s phone number so don’t even bother asking. So you can’t ask him to give your son more ice time. When Tyler Ennis is out on the powerplay and O’Reilly is on the bench, don’t bother trying to do anything about it. And since we’re on the topic, nooo, you can’t call Tim Murray and get him to trade for Sidney Crosby to play alongside O’Reilly to inflate his point totals so he can try and justify his ridiculous contract. And noooo. Don’t even bother trying to get O’Reilly’s dressing room locker stall outlined and studded with precious gems and jewels, an elevated chair, and a platinum staff with “#1” engraved in it. We know you think he deserves it, but it’s just not possible. AND NO. He can’t have his own private bathroom in Buffalo with a gold toilet to sh-okay we’re getting off topic. Anyways…

Gambling, drugs, and betting. That is the only answer for all this craziness going on with Ryan O’Reilly. Let us explain:

The gambling: This is something that happens to lots of people. They go to a casino. Put a quarter in the machine. Pull the lever. They win. They go to a roulette pool. Always bet on black folks. They win, then they play again. They lose. But they need the rush of winning again, so they keep going and going.

The betting: just as addictive and much the same. You always think you can win. You but up big bucks, then all of the sudden: upset city. You try to win your money back the next game, but it fails.

Drugs: Now, we aren’t saying O’Reilly is the next Ryan Malone or Jaret Stoll. But you never know. Lindsay Lohan’s cousin is at the Capitals Development Camp. So maybe they’ve met sometime down the road. Maybe they hang out from time to time. Who knows.

The reasoning for these outlandish statements? Well think of this way; and we’ll explain ourselves in the form of the probable conversation between Ryan O’Reilly and Joe Sakic at the negotiating table:

Now, the Avs probably went to ROR with an initial offer of 5.5 Million bucks long term that was obviously laughed off the offer table. O’Reilly counters with 8 million long term. The Avs, trying to hold back their own outrageous laughter, give the ROR party a final generous offer of 6.5 million bucks a year, long term yet again. And here is where O’Reilly really pipes up:

“Look guys, who do you think I am? Some bum on the street? Why are you throwing me chump change? I am unable to function as a proper human being without that extra 1.5 million dollars over 8 years? You expect me to live on just 6.5 a year? How do you suppose I do that? Start shopping at WalMart? I mean, I know I’ll make as much in 1 year as an average middle class family makes in a lifetime, but for me this is unsustainable. Just like my possession numbers if I move to a team that tried to tank last year.”

Avs Management: “we don’t get it. What do you possibly need that extra 1.5 million for over 8 years? We know you have to support your brother Cal, who only makes 800,000 dollars a year, the poor soul, but come on.”

Greg Sherman in the background: “Let’s trade him for Jay McClement”

We’ll cut it there, but see what we mean? The guy is obviously strapped for cash and really stressed about it. His life would apparently be over without that extra 1.5 million. More like 2 million by the sounds of what the Avs figured he’s worth. And what are some of the most expensive, money wasting pastimes? Casinos, betting, and narcotics. That sound you just heard: your mind blowing. We cracked the case.

So let’s not feel bad for O’Reilly, this guy is a charity case. He is probably so in debt with the mafia, bookies, and the gangsters that he really needs all of his 7.5 million dollars a year he’ll make in Buffalo before being bought out. And before you go thinking “stressed or not, his defensive game isn’t good enough to make up for his overall lack of allstar offense” think again. O’Reilly now makes more than Duchene, Alex Steen, Seguin, Stamkos, and so on, so obviously now that the added stress of huge debt is off his shoulders, he can start performing offensively to the tone of what he thinks he’s worth. And we all know he is capable of putting up Seguin, Benn, Stamkos type numbers. I mean, he scored 64 points once. That is HUGE! And nothing about his offense had to do with the fact he was playing along side Matt Duchene, MacKinnon, and Landeskog among others. He is still going to be very good offensively playing with Tyler Ennis and Jack Eichel. So what if he has only got more than 30 points 3 times. Look for this guy to win multiple Art Ross trophies, as his salary and his own expectations would have you think.

We’ll miss you Ryan O’Reilly. Even though an old Alex Tanguay and an old Jarome Iginla managed to outscore you at a fraction of the cost. Oh, but you led the non-playoff team in takeaways. Nice.

Free Agency: Avoid These Guys Like The Plague

Everyone is posting stories and opinions about who their team should get in Free Agency on July 1^st. There are the obvious ones. Everyone should get Oduya of they can swing it. Everyone should get Justin Williams because he is awesome. But we’re going to take a look at who the Avs should avoid the plague.

Paul Martin, Defense.

Martin carried a 5 million dollar cap hit ast year during a boring, disappointing season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. With 3 goals and 20 points last year on a Pens team that was riddled with defensive issues, he can just keep on walking. Obviously he won’t get his cap hit of 5 million dollars this year unless Dale Talon wants him in Florida, but he is not worth the time or money.

Michael Frolik, Right Wing.

If the Avs want another 3^rd line depth forward who can put up a couple of goals and never reach potential, then they might as well sign Galiardi and Hensick back to the team. The former 10^th overall draft choice (2006) shows flashes of brilliance at times, but for the most part he disappears for long stretches of time. Agin, this would be a waste of time and money. If the Avs want to be competitive, they should fill their bottom 6 with some 2-way guys and tough checkers.

Francois Beauchemin, Defense.

Due to the Bieksa trade to the Ducks, and Beauchemin wanting about 5 million bucks a year, it looks as though this defender will be hitting the open market. 5 million bucks? 35 years old? Nope.

Antoine Vermette, Center.

Vermette showed that he can be a clutch guy with the Hawks on route to his first Stanley Cup. Or, if we are in the real world, Vermette scored 3 goals at very important times because of crazy nice setups by Krueger and the rest of the Blackhawks. The Vermette we all saw after the Arizona trade, throughout the playoffs, and in the press box, is the Vermette you will be signing as a Free Agent. Not to mention the Avs have enough depth at center already. He might be good for a bottom feeder team, but not the Avs.

Martin St. Louis, Right Wing.

St. Louis is the kind of guy that was good once, got old, started sucking, got mad at his GM for not selecting him to the Olympic team, went anyways ahead of Claude Giroux, sucked, won gold anyways that he didn’t deserve, demanded to be traded from his team even though he still got to go to Sochi, and now has no team at the moment, and still sucks. Don’t you just hate guys like that?

Matt Belesky, Left Wing.

22 goals, 13 assists, playing much of the year with Perry and Getzlaf. Belesky wants a big payday. Remember a few years ago when Winnik started the season with Perry and Getzlaf, and racked up 13 points in like 9 games? Sorry Belesky, but your inflated goals total and non-impressive assist mark tells us that you just played with good players. You don’t deserve a payday. You are the Brendan Morrison of this era. Remember that? When Morrison thought he was worth a huge payday and the arbitrator pretty much laughed at him and said he was only good because of Bertuzzi and Naslund? That’s you Belesky. Tyler Arnason could have scored 20 goals with Perry and Getzlaf. Yea. We went there.

Mike Green, Defense.

Injury prone. Slowing down offensively. Not very good defensively. Never was. Sentence fragments. Mike Green will obviously take a pay cut, a la Paul Martin, but his shakey defensive game is unwanted on an Avs team that needs solid defensive help. We already have the offensive d-men. Green will find a home somewhere though, and probably have a decent year.

Mike Riberio, Forward.

Sexual assault allegations, and Nashville wants him back? Wait for the verdict David Poile. People have a problem with homosexuals playing sports, which is ridiculous, so let’s shift our focus to having a problem with sex offenders playing sports. That is actually a good reason. All of this pending a verdict of course.

Alex Semin, Forward.

Being bought out of a ridiculous $7M contract is the beginning of the end for Semin. He just doesn’t have it anymore. And by “it” we mean Alex Ovechkin, Nik Backstrom, and the Washington powerplay to inflate his numbers. Where does he fit on the Avs? We could make a press box or stick boy joke here, but we won’t. Because he would probably be bad at that too. Remember that fight he got into? You don’t? Oh okay, here it is! You do? Watch it again.

 Ok now we kind of feel sorry for Semin. Sign him Avs. Poor guy.



Other Reading:

The Jobs of our Avs if They Didn't Get Into Hockey

Daniel Briere's Buzzer Beater Against the Bruins

Colorado Avalanche Jersey Concepts, pt 1

Avs Jersey Concepts, pt 2

The Jobs of Our Avs if They Didn't Get Into Hockey

Do you ever wonder what NHL players would be doing with their lives if they never got into hockey? We did. And here is what we came up with:

Brad Stuart: Fry cook at McDonalds. Based on his ability to turn pucks over on the ice, he would be a shoe in for turning over those “all beef” patties at the golden arches.

Matt Duchene: Country music fan groupie. Can they get paid for this? Well, even if they can’t, Duchene would be so good at it they would have to pay him.

Marc-Andre Cliché: An extra in any TV show or movie he can find a role in. Because he never really contributes to the big picture, he is just sort of there.

Nate Guenin: Assassin. He has already killed his career, so he might as well move on to bigger things.

Ryan O’Reilly: Skyscraper window cleaner. Because that’s the only way he’ll get as high as he thinks of himself. Or: Oil Tycoon. Because he’s all about the money and doesn’t care how much it hurts the environment around him.

Jarome Iginla: Stay at home dad. If you can’t see that then you’re dead inside.

Gabriel Landeskog: Underwear model. We hope.

Cody McLeod: Boxer. Not a good one. The one future stars fight to boost their confidence early.

John Mitchell: Cody McLeod’s punching bag. Because he can take a hit from pretty much anything, anywhere.

Erik Johnson: Olympic medalist in another sport. Just to show the US that he deserved to be on the 2014 team more than Justin Faulk and Brooks Orpik.

Alex Tanguay: Human cannon ball at a circus. Because that’s the only way we’ll get him to shoot.

Ryan Wilson: The part of the car that connects the axle to the wheel. Then breaks. Then gets fixed. Then breaks again. Then gets fixed. Then breaks.

Reto Berra: Cheese taster. Favorite kind: Swiss. Get it? Because he is from Switzerland and lets in a lot of goals? Swiss cheese? It has holes in it. It is part of the process of making it. Air bubbles get in there and yea. So he has lots of holes when he plays in net. For pucks to get through. Remember that 6-5 loss to Winnipeg? Brutal.

Semyon Varamov: Bond villain.

Nathan MacKinnon: The guy who follows what Sidney Crosby did if HE never got into hockey.

Nick Holden:  Joke writer at the NHL Awards. Because he is already so good at making people groan in agony, burry their head in their hands, and wish they didn’t see what they just saw.

Danny Briere: Short-Round’s stunt double in the next Indiana Jones movie.

Tyson Barrie: Head of the Department of Player Safety. Because someone has to get this stuff right every once in a while.

Patrick Bordeleau: The boxer that beats Cody McLeod on his way to the heavyweight championship.

Freddie Hamilton: Psychologist specializing in patients who have names reserved for 5 year old. He has experience in dealing with this. His first patient: his brother Dougie.

Potential New Colorado Avalanche 3rd Jerseys: Part 2

Here are some more Avs jersey concepts: Part 1 can be found here:

Another entry from Justin Cox, this concept mixes the 3rd jersey striping with the regular Avs logo. Another sharp new look that the Avs could sport, and probably a little nicer than the current blueberries. B+.

The bottom striping looks a lot like the new ducks jerseys, as does the sleeves, but in Avs colours, it looks pretty sharp. Sort of a plain looking jersey, but it still has more going on than our current ones. Also, nice job on the Nordiques themed 3rd, with the yeti foot at the bottom instead of the Fleur de lis. B-.

This jersey, designed before the departure of Paul Stastny, mixes the old Rockies logo with the current Captain's C and snowed peak. The striping is something out of the New York Islanders fisherman jerseys, and the arm stripes are bizarre. Neat concept though. B.

And we have our first yeti foot! Many fans have been pushing for the shoulder patch logo to dawn the front of the jerseys for years now, and who knows; this might be the chance they are looking for. The white and red trim add a nice touch, and the swooping pattern is a refreshing change from all the straight lined jerseys you see these days. As an alternate, this isn't too bad. B+.

Steven Grant offers this simple alternate jersey. Colorado blue with the primary logo, coupled with red, white, and black stripes adds to the appeal of this jersey, and come on Avs fans, no piping! C+.

Ever wonder what the old Avs jerseys would have looked like in the new RBK Edge design? Well wonder no more. As an alternate, these jerseys might be a little to familiar, but as a Stadium Series modern throwback? You never know. B.

We have seen the 3rds before, so lets just focus on the end one. Black primary colour with Avalanche blue and burgundy trim. Blue shoulder yokes add a nice touch, but overall, same stuff, different colour. C.

Does anyone else just love the white ones? Justin Cox at it again, reuniting the old 3rd concept with the primary logo. The striping is attractive and the colors just work together. A-.

Well what can you say about this design? The Colorado state C complete with a mountain top hat, and horizontal striping. These jerseys are just hideous, but in that kind of way that you can't help but sort of like them. with 5 colours throughout the jerseys, we'd be giving Buffalo a run for their money for biggest eyesore. C- and kind of B+.

To finish it off, we have the Avs primary logo with a redesigned 3rd jersey-esque template, and the result: Classy, sharp, and refreshing. The red pants are a little much, but everything goes so well together. It is just very hard to imagine the Avs with a different logo. A.

Potential New Colorado Avalanche 3rd Jerseys

A bombshell was dropped on the Avs family this week as it was announced that the Avalanche would be discontinuing the use of their 3rd jerseys. This led to mixed feelings amongst fans across the canvas, with some citing that they are glad to be rid of a jersey that makes no sense with this team. Others were more remorseful, stating that they would miss the jerseys, and are worried for what is coming up next, most importantly with the Stadium Series jerseys that the NHL loves to ruin.

But this leaves us with a very interesting question that could be the topic for some hot debate. If and when the Avs get another alternate jersey, what should it look like? Should it be the regular logo? COLORADO running down the jersey a la Rangers? The yeti foot logo? The possibilities are endless.

Here are a variety of jersey concepts for your consideration thought up and created by brilliant internet minds. Not us. Please note that most of these jerseys were borrowed from the website Icethetics, and we do not take credit for them. We are just putting them all in one convenient spot. Stick tap to all the creators listed in the pictures, well done!

First up, we have a nightmarish jersey that, judging by the trend of the NHL Stadium Series, could be seen as a viable option for the team come next season. The colour scheme remains the same, but overall, this would be just very unfortunate. Grade; F.

Next up, we have a new age design by creator Ross Taylor. The logo sort of blends the old Rockies logo with the Avs swooping A, and adopts the colours from the old Scouts/Rockies franchise. As an Avs alternate jersey, this one is not too bad! Grade: B.

The first of many COLORADO designs, this jersey seems to blend the old alternate from 02-07 and the current one, going with a bit of a darker blue. The striping at the bottom and shoulder yokes makes this jersey look pretty sharp, and the classic Avs font style remains unchanged. Grade; A-.

This jersey adopts the old template of the Kansas City Scouts, which conveniently uses Colorado colours. Ross Taylor again uses his blended logo, and it is interesting to see red pants on both the jerseys. Rockalanche has a nice ring to it as well.... Grade: B.

Keep in mind, we are just considering these jerseys as possible alternates, not replacements for the current home and aways. Ross Taylor is at it yet again, using old school striping with new school Avs colours, and the same logo as before. As an alternate jersey, any of these two would be nice, refreshing, and pretty darn sharp. A-.

Andrew Bourne has blessed us with this concept that can only remind us of the football styled Thrashers 3rds. Thankfully there are no numbers under the words. This is a simple jersey with interesting colours, and the shoulder yokes and bottom design are neat, but the logo isn't doing it for us. D-.

Now we're rolling! Justin Cox has created a wild and crazy jersey design, using the new Edge template, and how can you not like the creativity? On the ice, the players may look a little silly with the jagged striping, but the Captain's C and arm striping had us at hello! Come on, it wouldn't be as bad and boring as the Blue Jackets' 3rds. B-.

It took us this long to get to a Nordiques concept, but here we are! Chase and Jake Waddell have created a meld between the old school Avs jerseys and the Nordiques scheme. Complete with the Fleur de lis, this 3rd would be a blast from the past and contribute to the renewed hockey fever in Quebec City. C+.

We'll close off this segment with a few Stadium Series concepts by creator Cole Hamilton. As far as Stadium Series jerseys go, how can you not love this one? This jersey screams classic, with the off white center, simple COLORADO font, and big round numbers at the back. The square nameplate and bottom striping just top the whole thing off. Yes please. A+. 

The next concept by Hamilton gets a little bit more fancy, with the mountain scenery. The colour scheme and striping concepts, as well the the arms look great, but that logo is a but out there, and would either weigh the jersey down or have to be screened on; none of which is a good thing. Maybe with a different logo, or just the wording, this jersey could be a real winner, but it still looks great. B+.


This is it for round one. What was your favourite jersey? Least favourite?

Let's all just hope the NHL and "creative minds" behind some of the alternate jerseys don't mess this one up.

Ok so due to popularity of the concepts, page 2 can be found here:

Colorado Avalanche Scoring Droughts: It's Like The Sahara Out There!

Droughts. We hear of them in Africa, we hear of them in the Midwest, and we hear of them in the Prairie provinces of Canada. Lately we have been hearing them in and around Denver, Colorado, and the pundits are not talking about precipitation. They are talking about the “top 6” players of the Colorado Avalanche, including our top talents: Ryan O’Reilly, Matt Duchene, Gabe Landeskog, and so on. Here is just a short summary of their scoring slumps:

Nathan MacKinnon: 7 goals in 40 games. Just awful.

The drought: 2 goals in 22 games. That is unbelievable.

Gabe Landeskog:  8 goals in 40 games. Bad.

The drought: 1 goal in 16 games. How have we been winning?

Matt Duchene: 10 goals in 40 games. Still bad, and on pace for about 20 goals, which would be a disappointing season for him.

The drought: 1 goal in 14 games. Colder than a shoulder of a rich socialite being hit on by a skateboarder.

Ryan O’Reilly: 7 goals in 40 games. Totally worth the contract hold out and subsequent 6 million dollars a year. He has more minus than goals. Atta boy.

The drought: 2 goals in 11 games. Not too bad actually, but the initial stat is pathetic.

Tyson Barrie: Yes he is a defenseman, but he is an offensive force. At least he was last year. 3 goals in 40 games.

The drought: Although he has put up a ton of assists (21) in that time, he has but just 2 goals in 33 games. Come on Barrie, we need  you in OT like Gary Busey needs gingivitis. Which is actually a lot.

Bottom line: Jarome Iginla and Alex Tanguay have been the best players on this team, and with all of the talent on this roster, that should not be the case. Erik Johnson has more goals than anyone who doesn’t wear #40 or #12. Gee, and how in the world are we possibly out of the playoffs, looking in?

The 12 Days of Avsmus: The Christmas Wishlist For Colorado Avalanche Fans

Ahh Christmas. The time of year society forces us to spend money to express our love and care for the people in our lives. The time we used to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The time Gary Bettman hyperventilates at all the Hockey Related Revenue being driven into the league's pockets.  

So as an Avs fan, or a friend of an Avs fan, or an Avs fans who's befriended another Avs fan, you might be thinking to yourself "What Avs related items should I get him/her?"

Well look no further. We present you the 12 Days of Avsmus. A Christmas list for Avs fans.

*Note. For your enjoyment, please read the bolded headings in the tune of "The 12 Days of Christmas". 

On the 1^st day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: A hockey puck because she is cheap.

Either an official game puck, or just a puck with a great design on it. This is a very inexpensive way to tell the Avs fan in your life that you remembered his or her favorite team. Price Range: $2-15.

On the 2^nd day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: A Mini stick of my favorite team.

For the child on your shopping list, or adult who refuses to grow up. C’mon guys, we’ve all played mini-sticks past 25, don’t lie to yourself. Mini sticks come blank, or with NHL team logos on them, and even feature players like Ovechkin and Crosby. Good luck finding your favorite Avalanche player on one though because they aren’t Ovechkin and Crosby. Price range: $5-30

On the 3^rd day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: Some Hockey cards ‘cause he’s pretty sweet.

 Hockey Cards: Not specific to the Avalanche but hey, if you get them enough hockey cards, we’re sure a Colorado player will come up. Hockey cards are a fun hobby and a great way to represent your love for the game. Price range: $1.50-50, dependent upon if you get single packs or hobby boxes.

On the 4^th day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: An Avalanche Ornament for my tree!

Looking for something more sentimental? Something more festive and special? Well Colorado Avalanche Christmas tree ornaments are fun, reusable, festive, and unique. These can be found in local sports stores during the holiday season, online, and in your neighbour’s house if they already have one. Just kidding. Stealing would put you on Santa’s naughty list, and you might get a Red Wings puck in your stalking. Price range: $2-15.

On the 5^th day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: Blood Feud because I can read!

A book by Denver Post sports writer Adrian Dater. If you are a hardcore Avs fan, or even a bandwagon jumper who can read, (Sorry hockey fans from Kentucky, but maybe there is a “Books on Tape” edition) then this is a must have. This book talks about the fierce Red Wings/Avs rivalry of the mid to late 90’s and is a must read for the veteran fan wanting to relive the brawls, or the new fan yearning for a piece of history. The book can be ordered at many bookstores, it can be found online, and it is also available in Kindle form. Amazon does it best: http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Feud-Colorado-Avalanche-Nastiest/dp/1589793196. Technology eh?

Also available: Save By Roy. A good read. same author. We better get commision.

 Gotta love it. Price range: $7-24.

On the 6^th day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: An Avs hat, and shipping was free!

This year’s draft hat or one of the many featured online or in hockey stores around the country, wherever you may be. An Avalanche hat is a nice simple way of being able to constantly support the team, while looking mighty snazzy as you do so. Price range: $9-40

On the 7^th day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: A picture plaque for my house guests to see!

By now we hope you are reading the headings in tune of the 12 Days of Christmas. Have you ever been walking through the mall and hit the kiosk where they have absolutely amazing pictures and paintings of NHL players in a beautiful frame? Pictures like this would light up any guy’s man cave, or any girl’s recreation room. Popular players featured in these works of art include Joe Sakic, Patrick Roy, Peter Forsberg, Ray Bourque, Alex Tanguay, and the list goes on. Price range: $50-800.

On the 8^th day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: A hoody, shirt, sweater or shirsey”

Less expensive than a jersey, and still a great way to sport the colors of Burgundy and Blue.  These can also be worn more in public. Unfortunately jerseys are not very versatile. Shirseys are great too. Sporting #92 or #29 (sorry dyslexic people) whithout paying $100+ would make Puddy off of Seinfeld happy. Gotta support the team. Price range: $10-150. (The really nice hoodies are expensive but worth it)

On the 9^th day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: A bed spread complete with Avs sheets.

Admit it. Growing up, and probably still, you wanted your room decked out in Avs stuff, including an Avalanche bed set. Look in your Wal-Mart or Sears catalogue, or similar stores to find this. How cool would that be? Price range: $45-100

                                                                                                                                 

On the 10^th day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: An Avs lanyard or tag for my keys!

Key chains, bottle openers, mini pucks, lanyards. Make starting your car, opening your mailbox, and locking your house extra exciting by having one of these many Avs themed key sets. That was perhaps the biggest over sell of key related items since Watergate. Price range: $1-15

On the 11^th day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: A box that contained an Avalanche jersey!

 Blank or customized, home or away, blueberry or vintage, a Colorado Avalanche jersey will put a huge smile of the face of any fan of the team. Jerseys can be found online at the NHL store if you want to feed Gary Bettman, or in Colorado Avalanche team stores, as well as (if you do not live in Colorado) a wide array of sporting memorabilia stores throughout the United States and Canada. Price Range: $124-400. We would also suggest checking out @ColAvsJerseys on Twitter and eBay. Oh, and knockoff jerseys are a good way to get coal in your stockings. Or is it stalkings? 

On the 12^th day of Avsmus my Avs friend gave to me: game tickets for section thirty!

No you don’t have to stick to section thirty, but it rhymed. Tickets are a staple gift around the holidays, and if you have a ton of money, they make an amazing stalking stuffer.  Price range: $24-150+. You can find $24 tickets on StubHub sometimes.

Well there you have it folks. Our top 12 gift ideas for the Colorado Avalanche fan in your life. Or of you are lonely around the holidays, you can buy this stuff for yourself. We hope to have given you some ideas or some reassurance as to what to get your hockey fans. If you think we left anything out feel free to leave more ideas for the readers in the comment section below. And Happy Holidays.