Chris MacFarland (born March 28, 1970) is an American ice hockey executive serving as the general manager for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL).

4 days ago · Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland met the media on Saturday in Boston before the Avs faced the Bruins. The press conference was about the stunning Mikko Rantanen trade that went down on Friday night.MacFarland moved the superstar Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury.

12 hours ago · It felt for years like the Valeri Nichushkin saga would define Chris MacFarland’s era as Avalanche general manager. But last Friday’s blockbuster trade changed everything. It’s been more than 30 years since a deal of this magnitude was made this late into an NHL season. And now the Mikko Rantanen trade will forever be linked […]

2 days ago · Fair or not, the legacy of Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland will be tied to the stunning trade of superstar Mikko Rantanen. When MacFarland pulled the trigger on a deal on Friday night that sent Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Martin Necas and Jack Drury, Avs fans went through a variety of emotions.. …

4 days ago · BOSTON — Chris MacFarland wanted to keep Mikko Rantanen and make his roster deeper. In the end, the Colorado Avalanche general manager determined he couldn’t do both. MacFarland spoke with ...

4 days ago · On Saturday, Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland spoke to members of the media about a trade that will likely define his tenure as the organization's general manager and revealed some of his reasons for making the deal a reality. "It's a bittersweet day," admitted MacFarland. "Mikko is a decorated player for us, he is an elite winger in ...

3 days ago · Chris MacFarland tried to find the right words. What have the past couple of days been like for the Colorado Avalanche general manager after shocking the hockey world? “Well, it’s hard.

Under Sakic and current GM Chris MacFarland, the Avalanche have signed Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Gabriel Landeskog, and Mikko Rantanen to long-term deals, locking up the core of the franchise.

Oct 9, 2024 · General manager Chris MacFarland acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his team as it prepares to open the 2024-25 season Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

Mar 19, 2024 · MANALAPAN, Fla. — Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland is like his players. When you hoist the Stanley Cup, you get greedy and want to keep doing it over and over. That’s why...