While the Avalanche got some bad news about a key winger today, there’s some good news on the horizon for another one. In an appearance on Altitude Sports Radio (audio link), GM Chris MacFarland indicated that they’re hoping to get winger Miles Wood back within the next week or so, potentially at some point on their upcoming road trip. The 29-year-old suffered an upper-body … [Read more...] about Wood Around A Week Away From Returning
Avalanche Recall Jere Innala In Paper Transaction
Since forward Valeri Nichushkin has yet to return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup, the team had to recall another forward before today’s game against the Minnesota Wild. The team announced they had recalled forward Jere Innala, who had recently been reassigned on Saturday. He hardly played in today’s contest, going scoreless over 4:12 albeit landing one hit.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Avalanche Recall Jere Innala In Paper Transaction
Avalanche Reassign Jere Innala, Ivan Ivan In Paper Transaction
The cap-strapped Colorado Avalanche are again using paper transactions to maximize their salary capture. Colorado announced they’ve reassigned forwards Jere Innala and Ivan Ivan to their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Neither player found the scoreboard this afternoon against the Minnesota Wild but both should be expected back on the roster of Colorado’s upcoming game on … [Read more...] about Avalanche Reassign Jere Innala, Ivan Ivan In Paper Transaction
Despite Struggles, Avs Might Be Better Off Not Trying To Upgrade On Mittelstadt
Casey Mittelstadt’s first full season with the Avalanche hasn’t gone as well as anyone would have hoped. Acquired at the trade deadline last year for Bowen Byram in a move that was intended to stabilize their center depth, the 26-year-old has instead had some struggles, notching just eight goals and 18 assists through 46 games despite logging nearly 18 minutes a night. That … [Read more...] about Despite Struggles, Avs Might Be Better Off Not Trying To Upgrade On Mittelstadt
Jere Innala Involved In Possible Paper Transaction
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