Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard won’t play tonight against Montreal due to a lower-body injury, notes Corey Masisak of The Denver Post (Bluesky link). The 26-year-old suffered the injury late in Wednesday’s game against Toronto and was out the following night in Ottawa. Already missing Josh Manson, Colorado’s recently strengthened defensive depth is certainly getting … [Read more...] about Girard Out Again With Lower-Body Injury
Erik Johnson Only Wanted Trade To Colorado
Despite not having trade protection in his contract, the Philadelphia Flyers’ General Manager, Daniel Brière, treated veteran defenseman Erik Johnson as if he had a full no-movement clause. According to Luke Fox from Sportsnet, Brière received more interest in Johnson; however, he only wanted to return to the Colorado Avalanche or remain in Philadelphia. Fox quoted Johnson … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson Only Wanted Trade To Colorado
Avalanche’s Josh Manson Out Week-To-Week
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson has already missed one game with an upper-body injury and will remain sidelined for a couple of weeks at least, head coach Jared Bednar told reporters following yesterday’s win over the Stars (via Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports). Manson left the game during the second period of Friday’s win in Calgary, although it’s unclear when he sustained … [Read more...] about Avalanche’s Josh Manson Out Week-To-Week
Gabriel Landeskog Ramping Up Participation In Avalanche Practice
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog continues to work toward a return from the lingering knee injuries that have kept him out of the lineup since the team’s 2022 Stanley Cup win. While the 2024-25 campaign has seen a lot of mixed messaging on his future, Landeskog skated with the team in practice today and was notably more active than he has been in previous attempts to return … [Read more...] about Gabriel Landeskog Ramping Up Participation In Avalanche Practice
Mikko Rantanen Says He Didn’t Want To Leave Avalanche
Although it’s almost unheard of for a 100-point scorer to be traded twice in the same season, that’s precisely the situation Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen experienced this year. However, ahead of playing the Colorado Avalanche for the first time tomorrow, Rantanen is stating he never desired to leave the team, via Sportsnet. In 10 seasons with the club, Rantanen registered … [Read more...] about Mikko Rantanen Says He Didn’t Want To Leave Avalanche