Colorado's Reckoning - Can MacKinnon's Avalanche Bounce Back From Playoff Collapse?

The Avalanche's recent playoff failure has left serious questions about whether this core can still compete at the highest level when it matters most. Nathan MacKinnon and company face the kind of pressure that either forges championship teams or exposes fundamental cracks in the foundation. This season becomes a referendum on whether Colorado's window remains open or if the organization needs to consider more drastic measures.