The Colorado Avalanche have activated backup goaltender Scott Wedgewood off of injured reserve. Wedgewood was controversially injured in Colorado’s January 2nd matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, after Sabres forward Zach Benson fell awkwardly on his right leg and then scored seconds later. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar shared strong words over the incident, telling ESPN … [Read more...] about Avalanche Activate Scott Wedgewood, Reassign Trent Miner
Avalanche Recall John Ludvig From Conditioning Loan
After two weeks spent in the American Hockey League with the Colorado Eagles, defenseman John Ludvig will return to the NHL. The Colorado Avalanche announced they’ve recalled Ludvig from his conditioning loan to the NHL roster. According to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, the rules stipulate that a team can send a player down via a standard conditioning loan for 14 … [Read more...] about Avalanche Recall John Ludvig From Conditioning Loan
Avalanche Activate Josh Manson Off Injured Reserve
The Colorado Avalanche activated defenseman Josh Manson off injured reserve yesterday before their 4-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club. Manson went on to dress last night, recording three shots on goal, two hits, a blocked shot and a +1. The 33-year-old hadn’t played in almost a month, missing 12 consecutive games due to an upper-body injury. Manson skated alongside Samuel Girard … [Read more...] about Avalanche Activate Josh Manson Off Injured Reserve
Avalanche Sign Keaton Middleton To Two-Year Extension
Depth defenseman Keaton Middleton has put pen to paper on a two-year extension with the Avalanche, per a club announcement Thursday. It carries the league-minimum $775K cap hit and has a two-way structure in 2025-26 before converting to a one-way deal in 2026-27, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports. Middleton, 26, was set to be an unrestricted free agent next summer after … [Read more...] about Avalanche Sign Keaton Middleton To Two-Year Extension
Scott Wedgewood Doesn’t Have High Ankle Sprain
Vegas Golden Knights forward Victor Olofsson didn’t play last night due to an illness (as per Golden Knights Twitter). The 29-year-old was a late scratch as Tanner Laczynski took his spot in the lineup against the Buffalo Sabres. Olofsson was previously a member of the Sabres for six seasons after being drafted in the seventh round in 2014. He signed a one-year deal in Vegas in … [Read more...] about Scott Wedgewood Doesn’t Have High Ankle Sprain