Avalanche forward Ross Colton is “going to miss some time” after blocking a shot with his foot in yesterday’s loss to the Blackhawks, head coach Jared Bednar told reporters postgame, including Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette. He was mobile after the game but left Ball Arena in a walking boot. It’s another tough break for a Colorado forward corps without Gabriel Landeskog, … [Read more...] about Ross Colton To Miss Significant Time With Foot Injury
Snapshots: Drouin, Rempe, Lazar
Evan Rawal of The Denver Gazette is reporting that injured Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin is being upgraded to day-to-day, an indication that he could return to action soon. Drouin hasn’t dressed for a game since he suffered a lower-body injury in the first game of the season back on October 8th. The 29-year-old is reportedly still dealing with some pain but should … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Drouin, Rempe, Lazar
Avalanche Expected To Activate Devon Toews, Assign Chris Wagner
The Colorado Avalanche are expected to soon activate defenseman Devon Toews off of injured reserve and assign forward Chris Wagner to the AHL, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette. Colorado placed Toews on IR on October 20th, retroactive to October 14th, with a lower-body injury. It still isn’t clear when Toews picked up the injury. He played through 22 minutes of ice time in … [Read more...] about Avalanche Expected To Activate Devon Toews, Assign Chris Wagner
Avalanche Recall Chris Wagner, Reassign Calum Ritchie To OHL
Colorado Avalanche forward Calum Ritchie still had three games to play before burning the first year of his entry-level contract but the organization has opted to make its move prematurely. The Avalanche announced they reassigned Ritchie to the OHL’s Oshawa Generals and recalled forward Chris Wagner in a corresponding roster move. Ritchie’s first seven games of his NHL career … [Read more...] about Avalanche Recall Chris Wagner, Reassign Calum Ritchie To OHL
Avalanche Assign Kaapo Kähkönen On Conditioning Loan
The Avalanche announced today that they have assigned goaltender Kaapo Kähkönen to AHL Colorado on a conditioning loan. While on the minor-league stint, Kähönen will still count against the salary cap and the 23-man roster. It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for Kähkönen, who’s yet to suit up anywhere in the regular season. He made a few exhibition appearances for the Jets after … [Read more...] about Avalanche Assign Kaapo Kähkönen On Conditioning Loan