Colorado and Denver professional sports teams undergo roster changes

Following a period of significant roster turnover, several former Colorado Avalanche players have secured new positions for the 2026-27 season. Defenseman Nick Blankenburg is expected to pursue a try-out with the Toronto Maple Leafs, while forward Joel Kiviranta has signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Dallas Stars. Other moves include Zakhar Bardakov returning to SKA in the KHL, Victor Olofsson joining the Vegas Golden Knights, and Jack Ahcan moving to the Nashville Predators organization.

In the NBA, the Denver Nuggets are preparing for the 2026-27 season following an offseason marked by the sign-and-trade of Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the addition of DeMar DeRozan. A primary concern for the team heading into training camp is player health, as significant injuries to Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cameron Johnson impacted the roster during the previous season.