Names And Faces, Nov. 27

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question. Hello Parker! I know there are a lot of question marks on the roster, but I do like the moves they made this offseason. In fact, apart from the safety position where you can’t underestimate the loss of Justin Simmons, I don’t feel they particularly downgraded anywhere.

The Colorado Rapids have locked down top goal-scorer Rafael Navarro for the foreseeable future. The Brazilian forward, whose one-year loan is up this Sunday, has signed a permanent deal to stay with the Rapids, club sources told The Denver Post on Wednesday. The deal is for three and a half years, keeping him in burgundy through the 2027 season.

The Rockies’ margin for error is razor-thin. On the road, it’s laser-thin. On the road, against a quality starter, it’s close to nonexistent. That thesis proved true again Wednesday afternoon in a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of the resurgent Astros at Minute Maid Park. The Rockies were dominated by Spencer Arrighetti.

Bruce Boudreau’s passion for hockey, everyman qualities and winding journey made him one of the most relatable and well-liked coaches in modern NHL history. He’s played or coached against most of the iconic players of the past half-century, and his love of the sport led him to spend countless hours watching the rest.

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