The Colorado Avalanche have recalled goaltender Kevin Mandolese ahead of their upcoming three-game road trip. This is Mandolese’s second recall of the season, after previously spending four days on the NHL roster in November. It seems clear that Mandolese’s call-up is solely for depth. He has served as Colorado’s AHL backup this season, setting a 10-6-0 record and .905 save … [Read more...] about Avalanche Recall Kevin Mandolese
Avalanche Sign Taylor Makar To Entry-Level Deal
The Avalanche announced they’ve signed forward Taylor Makar to a one-year entry-level contract for the 2025-26 campaign. The younger brother of Colorado superstar Cale Makar will finish the season on a tryout with AHL Colorado. His contract carries a cap hit of $925K and breaks down to an $832.5K base salary, a $92.5K signing bonus, and an $80K minors salary, per … [Read more...] about Avalanche Sign Taylor Makar To Entry-Level Deal
Joel Kiviranta Misses Game With Lower-Body Injury
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