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Avalanche Roster Cut to 30: Final Battles Remain
Oct 2, 2024 · Following Monday night’s latest round of cuts, the Avalanche’s roster now sits at 30. Colorado announced after a 6-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights that Sean Behrens, Jean-Luc Foudy, Jere Innala, Jayson Megna, Trent Miner, Jason Polin, and Matt Steinburg were all reassigned to the Colorado Eagles’ AHL training camp. The team also cut […]
Jonathan Drouin To Miss Next Two Games, Out With Upper-Body …
Oct 11, 2024 · The Avalanche will be without Jonathan Drouin for at least the next two games according to head coach Jared Bednar. Drouin suffered a upper-body injury in Wednesday’s season-opening 8-4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The top-line winger was absent when the team took the ice at Family Sports on Friday for their first practice since the game.
Predicting the Avalanche’s Opening Night Lineup
Oct 5, 2024 · The preseason is over and NHL rosters are due on Monday. There’s no question the Avalanche have their work cut out for them until at least both Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin are back. Expect a lot of minutes again for reigning Hart Trophy winner Nathan MacKinnon and star defenseman Cale Makar in October.
Avalanche Claim Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen off Waivers
Oct 11, 2024 · The Avalanche added a goaltender on Friday, claiming Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets. Kahkonen, 28, is on a one-year deal with a $1 million AAV. He was signed as a third-string goalie behind Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck and backup Eric Comrie over the offseason. “It’s a player with experience. He’s played […]
Avalanche Cut Oskar Olausson, 4 Others on Sunday
Sep 29, 2024 · Oskar Olausson, the Avalanche’s 2021 first-round draft pick, was among five roster cuts following Sunday’s 6-3 loss to Utah Hockey Club. Olausson dressed in each of the first two preseason games, finishing with one assist and four shots while averaging 15:09 in ice time. This was perhaps his best chance to crack the roster given some of the ...
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Good & Bad: Prishchepov Plays Well in Debut but Avalanche Fall 5-2 for Third Straight Loss. The streaky Avalanche lost for the third time in a row on Saturday, falling 5-2 to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. The Avs again played... Avalanche News 1 week ago.
Avalanche Gameday: Nichushkin Is Back, New Guys Will Play
Mar 8, 2024 · One player the Avalanche will be without is Zach Parise, who is out with a lower-body injury. He left last game briefly after colliding with Ross Colton, but did return to finish the game. It could be a chaotic game for Colorado. All four new additions will play, as well as Nichushkin, so don’t be surprised if you see some mistakes here and ...
Roster Spot in Sight? Sam Malinski’s Impressive Preseason
Sep 30, 2024 · Colorado’s top four is set in stone, but three newcomers are among the four blueliners competing for the other two spots. The last of the group is 26-year-old Sam Malinski. And at the halfway mark of the preseason, the second-year Av has stood out among the rest. “I feel good,” he said following the Avs’ 6-3 loss to Utah Hockey Club.
Avalanche Trade Erik Brannstrom; Slick Deal Nets Free Pick
Oct 6, 2024 · The Avalanche’s defense carousel continued. Following the waiver wire pickup of John Ludvig, the team made a trade on Sunday, sending defenseman Erik Brannstrom to the Vancouver Canucks for Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. Poolman, 31, is injured and will not play in 2024-25. The defenseman …