Expectations are truly high for the Colorado Avalanche in 2026-27. That’s why the only outcome that could make this upcoming season a truly successful one for the Avalanche is a Stanley Cup victory. In fact, the Avalanche won’t have a better chance to win a Cup in the next decade than they do now. Avalanche can still become a dynastyThe Colorado Avalanche can still become a dynasty with its current core of stars. Yes, the 2022 Cup win will help solidify this team’s place in NHL history, but without another Cup, they will go down as a highly talented, but underachieving team.