At the quarter mark of the NHL regular season, there are some early wins for teams that took a chance on the free agency market. While some of the higher-priced free agent signings, like Mitch Marner of the Golden Knights and Mikael Granlund of the Ducks, might be obvious choices for this piece, we will focus on some of the more under-the-radar signings that have delivered … [Read more...] about Breaking Down The Early Free-Agent Victories
Avalanche To Activate Joel Kiviranta From Injured Reserve
The Avalanche have cleared left-winger Joel Kiviranta to play and expect to activate him from injured reserve before tomorrow’s game against the Sharks, head coach Jared Bednar told reporters (including Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now). The Avs had two open roster spots after reassigning Tristen Nielsen and Jason Polin to AHL Colorado yesterday, so no corresponding move is … [Read more...] about Avalanche To Activate Joel Kiviranta From Injured Reserve
Nichushkin Could Return Saturday
The Avalanche could soon be getting a key player back in their lineup. Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports relays (Twitter link) that winger Valeri Nichushkin was a full participant in practice today and while he won’t accompany the team on the road to play in Minnesota on Friday, he could return to the lineup Saturday versus Montreal. The 30-year-old has missed the last two … [Read more...] about Nichushkin Could Return Saturday
Wedgewood Added To Canada’s Eligibility List For Olympic Participation
Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood has been added to Canada’s list for potential Olympic participation, reports TSN’s Darren Dreger (Twitter link). It has been a breakout season for the 33-year-old who took on the starting job when Mackenzie Blackwood was injured to start the season and he hasn’t relinquished it. Through 17 appearances, he has a 13-1-2 record with a 2.09 … [Read more...] about Wedgewood Added To Canada’s Eligibility List For Olympic Participation
Avalanche Recall Ivan Ivan
The Avalanche announced that they’ve recalled center Ivan Ivan from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. The team has two open roster spots, so they’ll be able to add him and activate Joel Kiviranta from injured reserve before tonight’s game against the Sharks without making a corresponding transaction. Ivan, 23, went undrafted after wrapping up his junior career with the QMJHL’s Cape … [Read more...] about Avalanche Recall Ivan Ivan