Colorado Avalanche News

Nichuskin (personal) will return on Friday vs. Minnesota.

Nichushkin has not played since January 10th before entering the NHL's Player Assistance program. He has missed 20 games and, after returning to practice last week, is ready to rejoin the Avalanche on Friday. Before his absence, Nichushkin scored at a torrid pace with 21 points (19G / 9A) in his last 15 games.

Valeri Nichushkin
Attard will make his Flyers' season debut on Thursday in Florida.

Attard last appeared in the NHL in April of 2023 and will find himself in Philadelphia's lineup for the first time in the 2023-24 season as he replaces the traded Sean Walker. The 24-year-old is still technically a rookie even though he appeared in 15 games in 2021-22 and had four points (2G/2A) and eight PIMs during that season.

Ronnie Attard
Foudy has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).

Foudy was a late call-up for the Avalanche on Wednesday due to several trades opening up temporary roster spots and scored a goal in a 7-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings while playing 10:54 time-on-ice. Foudy was the 75th overall pick of the Avalanche in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. In 12 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL), Foudy has six points (2G / 4A) this season.

Jean-Luc Foudy
Foudy has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) and is expected to suit up on Wednesday.

Foudy was the 75th overall pick of the Avalanche in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. In 12 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL), Foudy has six points (2G / 4A) this season.

Jean-Luc Foudy
Manson (lower body) was a full participant in the morning skate but is a game-time decision on Wednesday vs. Detroit.

Caleb Jones entered the Avalanche lineup on Monday, replacing Manson, who could return from a lower-body injury on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Manson has gone without a point in 12 straight games but has tallied a whopping 31 hits over that time.

Josh Manson
Nichuskin (personal) is doubtful for Wednesday vs. Detroit but is hopeful to play on Friday vs. Minnesota.

Nichushkin has not played since January 10th before entering the NHL's Player Assistance program. He has missed 19 games and, after returning to practice last week, appears ready to rejoin the Avalanche on Friday but has stated he is still undecided on his return. Before his absence, Nichushkin was scoring at a torrid pace with 21 points (19G / 9A) in his last 15 games.

Valeri Nichushkin
O'Connor (maintenance) missed practice Tuesday and will be a game-time decision vs. Detroit on Wednesday.

O'Connor played 11:51 time-on-ice in Monday's 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks and will be a game-time decision against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. The 27-year-old O'Conner has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 57 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in seven straight.

Logan O'Connor
Nichushkin (personal) appears ready but is undecided on whether he'll rejoin Colorado's lineup on Wednesday vs. Detroit.

Nichushkin has not played since January 10th before entering the NHL's Player Assistance program. He has missed 19 games and, after returning to practice last week, appears ready to rejoin the Avalanche on Wednesday but has stated he is still undecided on his return. Before his absence, Nichushkin was scoring at a torrid pace with 21 points (19G / 9A) in his last 15 games.

Valeri Nichushkin
Nichuskin (personal) will not return to the Avalanche' lineup on Monday after practicing in full but is nearing a return.

Nichushkin has not played since January 10th before entering the NHL's Player Assistance program. He has missed 18 games and, despite returning to practice last week, will miss at least one more as he reacclimates to the team and conditioning. Before his absence, Nichushkin was scoring at a torrid pace with 21 points (19G / 9A) in his last 15 games.

Valeri Nichushkin
Colorado has traded Kurtis MacDermid to New Jersey for a 2024 seventh-round pick and Zakhar Bardakov.

Colorado cleared up $775,000 in cap space a week before the trade deadline as they traded Kurtis MacDermid for Zakhar Bardakov and a 2024 seventh-round pick. The Avalanche acquired Bardakov, a 23-year-old winger who was drafted in the 2021 seventh round (203rd overall). He currently skating with SKA St. Petersburg (KHL) and had six goals and 12 points in 51 games with them this season.

Zakhar Bardakov
Attard has been recalled from Lehigh-Valley (AHL).

With Jamie Drysdale expected to miss several weeks with an upper-body injury, the Flyers have recalled Attard. Attard was the 72nd overall pick of the Flyers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and has spent the entirety of this season playing with the Lehigh-Valley Phantoms of the AHL, tallying 25 points (10G / 15A) in 46 games.

Ronnie Attard
Blackwood (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve.

Blackwood had a perfect game going on Tuesday night, saving all 13 shots he faced, but exited late in the first period with an undisclosed injury in an eventual 7-2 loss to his former club, the New Jersey Devils. The Sharks have not provided a concrete update on Blackwood's status, but he will be out of the lineup for at least the next week as he has been placed on IR. Magnus Chrona has been recalled from the San Jose Baracuda (AHL) to back up Kaapo Kahkonen in the interim.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Blackwood suffered an undisclosed injury on Tuesday and did not return.

Blackwood had a perfect game going, saving all 13 shots he faced, but exited late in the first period on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury in an eventual 7-2 loss to his former club, the New Jersey Devils. The Sharks should provide an update on Blackwood's status ahead of their next game on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks.

Mackenzie Blackwood