Who is the greatest Colorado Avalanche player of all time?

The Colorado Avalanche have assembled some of the most gifted players in NHL history, winning three Stanley Cups along the way. Who is the greatest player to ever wear the burgundy and blue?

1

Joe Sakic

The franchise captain who spent his entire career with the Nordiques/Avalanche, winning two Stanley Cups and becoming the all-time franchise leader in goals, assists, and points.

2

Peter Forsberg

Swedish superstar widely regarded as one of the most gifted playmakers in NHL history, anchoring Colorado's back-to-back championships in 1996 and 2001.

3

Patrick Roy

Hall of Fame goaltender acquired from Montreal in 1995, whose calm brilliance backstopped the Avalanche to the 1996 Stanley Cup just months after arriving.

4

Cale Makar

Generational defenseman who won the Norris Trophy and the 2022 Conn Smythe as the Avs captured their third Stanley Cup, redefining offensive defense in the modern era.

5

Nathan MacKinnon

Multiple Hart Trophy finalist and one of the most electrifying forwards of his generation, the engine behind Colorado's 2022 championship season.

6

Mikko Rantanen

Finnish powerhouse winger and consistent point-producer who formed a devastating line with MacKinnon and Landeskog, winning the Cup in 2022.

7

Gabriel Landeskog

Swedish captain and power forward who became the youngest captain in NHL history, a relentless leader whose physicality lifted Colorado throughout his tenure.

8

Ray Bourque

Legendary Boston Bruins defenseman who came to Colorado and fulfilled his lifelong dream of winning the Stanley Cup in 2001 at the end of his career.

9

Adam Foote

Gritty defensive stalwart who played on both Stanley Cup-winning Avalanche teams, beloved for his tough, no-nonsense shutdown style.

10

Sandis Ozolinsh

Latvian offensive defenseman whose stylish skating and booming shot made him a key part of the 1996 championship team.

11

Alex Tanguay

Quebec-born forward whose two goals in Game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Final — the last regular-season goal and the eventual winner — made him a franchise icon.

12

Valeri Kamensky

Dynamic Russian winger who formed a potent line with Sakic and Forsberg, a key contributor on Colorado's first Stanley Cup team in 1996.

13

Semyon Varlamov

Russian goaltender who was Colorado's starting netminder for seven seasons, delivering multiple strong performances that kept the team competitive through a rebuilding era.