Shortly after securing an important victory against the Dallas Stars, the Colorado Avalanche announced they’ve reassigned forward Jere Innala to their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. It is unclear whether Innala will participate in Colorado’s game against the Minnesota Wild on Monday, or if Valeri Nichushkin will take his spot on the roster. Innala provided two hits while … [Read more...] about Jere Innala Involved In Possible Paper Transaction
Bednar: Nichushkin Close To Returning
The Avalanche could have a key winger back in the near future as head coach Jared Bednar told reporters including Evan Rawal of The Denver Gazette (Twitter link) that Valeri Nichushkin is getting close to returning. He has been out since suffering a lower-body injury at the end of December. He also missed the first month of the campaign while being in the Player Assistance … [Read more...] about Bednar: Nichushkin Close To Returning
Avalanche To Reassign John Ludvig
Jan. 16: Ludvig has cleared waivers and will be on his way to the AHL, Seravalli reports. Jan. 15: The Avalanche placed defenseman John Ludvig on waivers Wednesday to assign him to AHL Colorado, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports. Ludvig, 24, has made just eight appearances for the Avs since they claimed him off waivers from the Penguins at the end of training camp. He … [Read more...] about Avalanche To Reassign John Ludvig
Drouin’s Injury Continues To Linger
Avalanche winger Jonathan Drouin has battled injury issues this season and it appears that the injury is something he’s going to be battling for a while yet. He told reporters including Evan Rawal of The Denver Gazette that this is something that’s likely to linger for the next little while and is hoping that the long break for the 4 Nations Face-Off will allow the injury – … [Read more...] about Drouin’s Injury Continues To Linger
Valeri Nichushkin Suffers Setback, Landeskog Not Dealing With Swelling
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin’s timeline to return might be getting pushed back as he was forced to slow down his progress after skating a couple of times (as per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post). The 29-year-old has already missed six games with a lower-body injury and seems likely to be placed on the injured reserve in the not-too-distant future. Nichushkin … [Read more...] about Valeri Nichushkin Suffers Setback, Landeskog Not Dealing With Swelling