The Colorado Avalanche announced today that they have activated forward Nikita Prishchepov off injured reserve and reassigned him to their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Prishchepov has been on injured reserve for all of 2025-26 due to an undisclosed injury. With this transaction, the Avalanche have returned the 21-year-old to the team he spent most of the 2024-25 season … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Activate, Reassign Nikita Prishchepov
Avalanche Recall Jason Polin
The Avalanche announced they’ve recalled forward Jason Polin from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. They have an open roster spot and thus don’t need to make a corresponding transaction. Polin’s inclusion on the roster ensures the Avs will have 12 forwards available when they take on the Predators on Saturday. They could be without winger Gavin Brindley, who left Thursday’s win over … [Read more...] about Avalanche Recall Jason Polin
Avalanche Recall Tristen Nielsen
The Avalanche have recalled forward Tristen Nielsen from AHL Colorado, according to a team announcement. The team had two open roster spots, so no corresponding move is necessary. It’s Nielsen’s second recall of his NHL career. The first one came earlier this month, after the Avs, who had initially signed Nielsen only to an AHL contract in August, tore up that deal and … [Read more...] about Avalanche Recall Tristen Nielsen
Evening Notes: Nazar, Girard, Brindley, Cuylle
The Chicago Blackhawks will hold their breath through Friday night. Top forward Frank Nazar exited their game against the Calgary Flames in the first period, after a subtle cross-check from Flames forward Joel Farabee. Emerging Blackhawks bruiser Colton Dach stepped up to fight Farabee after the collision. Nazar’s importance to the Blackhawks can’t be understated. He has … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Nazar, Girard, Brindley, Cuylle
Avalanche Recall Daniil Gushchin
The Avalanche have brought up some extra forward depth heading into their game tonight in Edmonton. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have recalled winger Daniil Gushchin from AHL Colorado. They had two open roster spots prior to the move. The 23-year-old was acquired from San Jose back in late July in exchange for winger Oskar Olausson in a change-of-scenery swap … [Read more...] about Avalanche Recall Daniil Gushchin