24-9-2022 Vincenc Franek frustrated
Colorado Avalanche center Vincenc Franek feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Slovakia, Vincenc Franek was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1st round of the 2016 entry draft. He has appeared in 104 NHL games during his career, notching 15 goals and adding 17 assists along with 140 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 6 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 1+0=1 with 11 PIM.


24-9-2022 Team captain meets with Dylan Cozens
Following the team's recent 1-2 loss against Florida Panthers on 22-9-2022, Colorado Avalanche captain Vincenc Franek and Dylan Cozens did not leave the dressing room for some time. I think it was time to get some things out of the way, said Vincenc Franek

24-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

James Kirk has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Greg Jewer has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Jake Muzzin has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Juuso Laakkonen has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Courtney Lakeman hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Kirill Popov hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Robert Witherspoon has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Dylan Cozens has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Drake Batherson has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



23-9-2022 Paul Malo frustrated
Colorado Avalanche right wing Paul Malo feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Paul Malo was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 4th round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 178 NHL games during his career, notching 12 goals and adding 18 assists along with 53 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing has not yet played for the Colorado Avalanche this season.


17-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



16-9-2022 Drake Batherson frustrated
Colorado Avalanche right wing Drake Batherson feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Drake Batherson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1st round of the 2017 entry draft. He has appeared in 114 NHL games during his career, notching 19 goals and adding 21 assists along with 150 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing has played 4 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 5 PIM.


14-9-2022 Team captain meets with Charles Pouliot
Team captain Vincenc Franek called a short meeting with Charles Pouliot after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I have to take the brunt of this, said Charles Pouliot as he left the ice. My play has not been up to snuff and if I'm not contributing more, I have to work harder.

10-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Thatcher Demko has been chilly and allowed 9 goals in 2 games.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



2-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



29-6-2022 Juuso Laakkonen frustrated
Colorado Avalanche left wing Juuso Laakkonen feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Finland, Juuso Laakkonen was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 2nd round of the 2017 entry draft. He has appeared in 106 NHL games during his career, notching 9 goals and adding 10 assists along with 29 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing is looking forward for the start of the season.


29-6-2022 Drake Batherson frustrated
Colorado Avalanche right wing Drake Batherson feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Drake Batherson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1st round of the 2017 entry draft. He has appeared in 110 NHL games during his career, notching 19 goals and adding 21 assists along with 145 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing is getting ready for the upcoming season.


30-6-2022 Training camp preview
Colorado Avalanche will arrange the annual training camp starting on September 14th. Players reporting to the training camp with either Colorado Avalanche and Lake Erie Monsters:
- Anthony Camara L
- Andrew Eastman R
- Joe Moog C
- Gilbert Sheppard L
- Nelson Doig R
- Kent Simpson G
- James Kirk D
- Kyle Cumiskey D
- Sami Aittokallio G
- Frankl Hein L
- Craig Lara R
- Greg Jewer C
- Matej Stransky R
- Calle Jarnkrok R
- Zach Hyman C
- Jake Muzzin D
- Josh Norris C
- Guillaume Latendresse R
- Andrei Kostitsyn R
- Rich Mason L
- Francis Brown R
- Juuso Laakkonen L
- Vit Podhajsky C
- James Finney D
- Matt Boldy L
- Lubomir Damasek R
- Daniel Brodin L
- Paul Malo R
- Daniel Willan L
- Kirill Popov G
- Steven Seagal D
- Robert Witherspoon R
- Vincenc Franek C
- Dylan Cozens C
- Dan Tanihara D
- Libor Kalik L
- Jim Boychuck D
- Tommi Makkonen D
- Kevin Boguski L
- Tommi Saarenpää D
- Brad Jow L
- Esko Hemmila C
- Keimo Laaksonen D
- Kyle Bellomi D
- Cameron Herreman R
- Roman Vovogrudokov G
- Vesa Viherva C
- Jackson LaCombe D
- Jakub Dorociak D
- Julien Tanguay C
- Thatcher Demko G
- Drake Batherson R
- Radek Tomas D
- Mikko Rantanen R
- Ronald Dunning L
- Mikhail Solovyev G
- Alexander Romanov D
- Martti Tykkyli L
- Fabrice Jutras D
- Rudolf Vraciu R
- Ken Alstrom D

Players reporting out of shape:
- Joe Moog C
- Nelson Doig R
- Craig Lara R
- Guillaume Latendresse R
- Kirill Popov G
- Steven Seagal D
- Jim Boychuck D
- Drake Batherson R
- Mikko Rantanen R
- Ronald Dunning L
- Ken Alstrom D

Players reporting in good shape:
- Gilbert Sheppard L
- Frankl Hein L
- Zach Hyman C
- Vit Podhajsky C
- Daniel Brodin L
- Daniel Willan L
- Esko Hemmila C
- Keimo Laaksonen D
- Julien Tanguay C
- Alexander Romanov D
- Fabrice Jutras D


25-6-2022 Nelson Doig returns
Colorado Avalanche were delighted to hear that Nelson Doig has returned to the team.

25-6-2022 Francis Brown returns
Colorado Avalanche were delighted to hear that Francis Brown has returned to the team.

25-6-2022 Libor Kalik returns
Colorado Avalanche were delighted to hear that Libor Kalik has returned to the team.

25-6-2022 Tommi Makkonen returns
Colorado Avalanche were delighted to hear that Tommi Makkonen has returned to the team.

25-6-2022 Tommi Saarenpää returns
Colorado Avalanche were delighted to hear that Tommi Saarenpää has returned to the team.

25-6-2022 Keimo Laaksonen returns
Colorado Avalanche were delighted to hear that Keimo Laaksonen has returned to the team.

25-6-2022 Roman Vovogrudokov returns
Colorado Avalanche were delighted to hear that Roman Vovogrudokov has returned to the team.

23-6-2022 Drake Batherson frustrated
Colorado Avalanche right wing Drake Batherson feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Drake Batherson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1st round of the 2017 entry draft. He has appeared in 110 NHL games during his career, notching 19 goals and adding 21 assists along with 145 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing is waiting for a good start this season.


24-6-2022 Options to be confirmed tomorrow
The following players' contract options need to be confirmed tomorrow:


22-6-2022 Rudolf Vraciu frustrated
Colorado Avalanche right wing Rudolf Vraciu feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Czech, Rudolf Vraciu was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 5th round of the 2017 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old right wing is waiting for a good start this season.


23-6-2022 Contracts expiring !
The following players' contracts are going to expire in one week:
-Anthony Camara (Lake Erie Monsters) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Kyle Cumiskey (Lake Erie Monsters) UFA
-Matej Stransky (Lake Erie Monsters) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Andrei Kostitsyn (Colorado Avalanche) UFA
-Vit Podhajsky (Lake Erie Monsters) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Daniel Willan (Lake Erie Monsters) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Cameron Herreman (Lake Erie Monsters) RFA, needs qualifying offer


23-6-2022 Contracts expiring !
The following staff members' contracts are going to expire in one week:


20-6-2022 Lubomir Damasek shaping up
Things are looking good for right wing Lubomir Damasek who has developed better than expeted. His work on his training has paid off and he might develope into a better player than expected.

20-6-2022 Board increases player budget for next season
The board of owners have increased player budget for next season with $2 500 000 because of your good financial record.

20-6-2022 Board collects bonuses
The board of owners has collected $2 500 000 profit from the team to shareholders.

Eastside Hockey Manager