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Mackenzie Blackwood
Working in starter's crease
Blackwood was in the starter's crease during Thursday's morning skate, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll likely draw the road start against the Islanders.
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Valeri Nichushkin
Could return Tuesday
Head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Nichushkin, who has missed the last eight games due to a lower-body injury, is a possibility for Tuesday's game against the Canucks, Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports reports.
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Valeri Nichushkin
Could return Saturday
Nichushkin, who has been out of action since suffering a lower-body injury against Anaheim on Nov. 11, could return to action Saturday against Montreal, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
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Scott Wedgewood
Added to Team Canada list
Wedgewood was added to the long list of potential Team Canada players for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports Wednesday.
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Scott Wedgewood
Likely starter?
Wedgewood will likely defend the road net against Chicago on Sunday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.
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Samuel Girard
Could return Thursday
Girard, who has missed the last 15 games with an upper-body injury, could return to the lineup versus Buffalo on Thursday, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
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Gavin Brindley
Future top-six player?
Head coach Jared Bednar relayed Tuesday that he believes Brindley can be a top-six forward in the NHL, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
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Samuel Girard
Rejoining lineup soon?
Head coach Jared Bednar stated Tuesday that Girard, who is dealing with an upper-body injury, is getting close to returning to the lineup, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
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Tristen Nielsen
Making NHL debut Tuesday
Nielsen is set to make his NHL debut Tuesday versus the Lightning, according to Conor McGahey of Altitude TV.
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Scott Wedgewood
In goal Tuesday?
Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports that it looks like Wedgewood will get the starting nod for Tuesday's home matchup against New Jersey.
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Mackenzie Blackwood
Might serve as backup Tuesday
Blackwood, who is recovering from a lower-body injury, may be ready to serve as the backup against the Devils at home Tuesday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
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Mackenzie Blackwood
Could return Tuesday
Blackwood, who is dealing with a lower-body injury, will miss the remainder of Colorado's road trip but could return to action at home against the Devils on Tuesday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
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Trent Miner
Headed down to minors?
Miner left Monday's practice early, leaving Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood, who is recovering from a lower-body injury, as the two goalies on the ice, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
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Scott Wedgewood
In starter's net
Wedgewood occupied the starter's crease during the morning skate, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports, putting him in line to start Saturday's home game against Boston.
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Zakhar Bardakov
Set to start on fourth line
Bardakov is expected to open the regular season as the Avalanche's fourth-line center, according to Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater.
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Martin Necas
No urgency in negotiations
Necas and the Avalanche haven't gone beyond initial talks in discussing a new deal, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports Thursday.
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Brent Burns
Slated to be key PK contributor
Assistant coach Nolan Pratt said Sunday that Burns, who is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury, will play a large role on the penalty kill during the 2025-26 campaign, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
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Victor Olofsson
Candidate for top six, power play
Olofsson could get looks in the top six and on the first power-play unit during 2025-26, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Friday.
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Ivan Ivan
Contender for fourth-line role
Ivan is viewed as a candidate to fill the fourth-line center role this season, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Thursday.
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Martin Necas
Discussing contract extension
Necas' agent is engaged in contract negotiations with the Avalanche, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now on Wednesday.
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Jack Drury
Should begin season on third line
Head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that Drury will have the first opportunity to be Colorado's third-line center this season, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
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Samuel Girard
Unlikely to be ready for camp
Girard, who is dealing with a lower-body injury, looks doubtful to be ready for the start of training camp Thursday, per Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High.
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Mikhail Gulyayev
Arriving in 2026?
Gulyayev could be ready to play for the Avalanche in 2026-27, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports Tuesday.
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Ryan Lindgren
Likely to test free agency
Lindgren, a pending unrestricted free agent, will likely be available on the open market Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
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Charlie Coyle
Off to CBJ?
Coyle has reportedly been traded from the Avalanche to the Blue Jackets, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN on Friday.
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