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During the teams beginning years when they were still in Quebec, they were quite successful, especially through the 1980's. In fact, from 1981 to 1987, the team made the postseason each year. But something happened after that and the team fell apart, becoming one of the worst teams in the league. The team drafted Eric Lindros who refused to play for the team and even refused to put on the team's jersey during the press interview, only holding it when it was presented to him. In what many called a one sided deal, the team traded Lindros to the Flyers and the next season, after gaining 5 players, the rights to Peter Forsberg, two first round draft picks and $15 million, the team reached the playoffs for the first time in 6 years. Two years later they won their division and had the second best regular season record.
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About Colorado Avalanche
In 1995, the team officially became the Colorado Avalanche. Tickets were sold for the team to play their first game at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver and they won 3-2, defeating the Red Wings. The team on the ice became stronger as time went on and they finished their first regular season as the Colorado Avalanche 47-25-10, gaining the team 104 points. They won the Pacific Division and finished second in their conference. The Colorado Avalanche then moved on to the playoffs and won series after series before playing in the Stanley Cup finals against another first time team, the Florida Panthers. The Colorado Avalanche swept the series 4-0.
In 1996-1997, the Colorado Avalanche won their Pacific Division as well as the President's Trophy. The team pressed into the playoffs, but lost to the Detroit Red Wings. The 1997 season proved troublesome for the team. Financial problems led to selling Ascent Entertainment which owned the Colorado Avalanche. This meant that the team would be put up for sale as well. The team however would press on that year and finish as Division Champions.
The 2000-2001 season would prove to be the best the team had ever had on the ice. The Colorado Avalanche won the Division Championship, another Presidents Trophy, and were well on their way to the Stanley Cup Finals again. There to meet them were last years winners of the Cup, the New jersey Devils. The Colorado Avalanche moved on to beat the team 4 games to 3 and took home the Stanley Cup once again.
The Colorado Avalanche are currently rebuilding their squad. There are many bright, talented kids on the team, but it will be a few years before they have enough experience under their belt to really be a benefit to the team as a whole. There seems to be a lot of promise in the Colorado Avalanche team. Ticket holders need to give the team some time though. If they do, it will be paid back in championships and possibly another Stanley Cup.
