In the hockey world, this is the roadmap of Jon Cooper’s career, a meandering journey that started in his western Canadian hometown and featured stops in places like Green Bay, Wisconsin and Texarkana, Arkansas before culminating in helping to bring a pair of Stanley Cup titles to the Sunshine State (2021, 2022) as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Gatcomb is in his first season in the Islanders organization after he signed a one-year, two-way deal in the offseason. The 25-year-old has 17 points (9G, 8A) in 35 games for the Islanders’ AHL affiliate in Bridgeport, this season after spending three seasons with the Abbotsford Canucks, the AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks.
That unyielding commitment to readiness stems far from the rink. At just 18 years old, the Canadiens prospect earned the Canadian Hockey League’s Scholastic Player of the Year award, maintaining an impressive 94% average in the classroom—a testament to his discipline and dedication, and now a reflection of his young professional career.
Today, the First and Second Quarter-Century Teams for the Colorado Avalanche. Players are listed in alphabetical order.
Avalanche Legends of Past and Present Highlight Teams
Filip Forsberg is back on a hot streak - and the NHL has taken notice. The Predators winger was named the NHL’s Second Star of the Week for the week ending Jan. 19, and it’s easy to see why.
Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery will split up his top line of Jake Neighbours, Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich on Monday when his club meets the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena (5 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network,
Columbus (22-17-7) is on a 6-0-1 run, led by Zach Werenski, who is tied with Makar in goals (15) for the lead among NHL defenseman and one behind him in assists (36) and points (51). The Blue Jackets defeated the Islanders 2-0 in Columbus on Oct. 30, but New York (18-20-7) has won six straight against the Blue Jackets at home.
Charlie McAvoy will miss his third consecutive game with an undisclosed injury when the Bruins host the San Jose Sharks on Monday (1 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, NESN).
“Today we remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,” said the PA announcer during the ceremony. “An inspirational voice for so many fellow Americans, he dedicated his life to the pursuit of racial equality and justice for all.”