Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno returned to the lineup last night, dressing for the first time in almost two weeks (as per Michael Russo of The Athletic). The 33-year-old missed five games due to an upper-body injury but suited up against Washington and was +1 in 18:10 of play. The veteran winger is having a routine season by his standards, tallying 11 goals and 11 … [Read more...] about Joel Kiviranta Misses Game With Lower-Body Injury
Avalanche Sign Isak Posch, Cooper Gay To Two-Year Deals
The Colorado Avalanche have joined in on the college free agent market by signing St. Cloud State University goaltender Isak Posch and University of St. Thomas forward Cooper Gay to two-year, entry-level contracts. Both deals are set to start next season. Neither player has been added to a minor league roster yet. Posch will turn pro after completing his sophomore season at St. … [Read more...] about Avalanche Sign Isak Posch, Cooper Gay To Two-Year Deals
Avalanche Recall Jacob MacDonald
The Avalanche announced that defenseman Jacob MacDonald has been recalled from AHL Colorado. Their roster size is now 25, and his recall presumably comes under emergency conditions, with Samuel Girard, Erik Johnson and Josh Manson all not expected to play tonight against the Red Wings because of injury. MacDonald will kick off his second NHL stint with the Avs, assuming he … [Read more...] about Avalanche Recall Jacob MacDonald
Girard Out Again With Lower-Body Injury
Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard won’t play tonight against Montreal due to a lower-body injury, notes Corey Masisak of The Denver Post (Bluesky link). The 26-year-old suffered the injury late in Wednesday’s game against Toronto and was out the following night in Ottawa. Already missing Josh Manson, Colorado’s recently strengthened defensive depth is certainly getting … [Read more...] about Girard Out Again With Lower-Body Injury
Erik Johnson Only Wanted Trade To Colorado
Despite not having trade protection in his contract, the Philadelphia Flyers’ General Manager, Daniel Brière, treated veteran defenseman Erik Johnson as if he had a full no-movement clause. According to Luke Fox from Sportsnet, Brière received more interest in Johnson; however, he only wanted to return to the Colorado Avalanche or remain in Philadelphia. Fox quoted Johnson … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson Only Wanted Trade To Colorado