Steve Downie News
Right Wing
Colorado Avalanche
Downie out for the year with torn ACL.
Done for year = No Fantasy Value.
Jan. 26, 2013, 12:41 p.m.
No O'Brien or Downie on the ice in warmups...
Downie draws out for tonight's tilt. He scored two goals and 13 points in 20 games for the Avs.
April 7, 2012, 8:34 p.m.
Steve Downie also skating
Downie is banged up but likely stays in the lineup. He has 14 goals and 41 points with 137 PIM in 74 games.
April 4, 2012, 1:06 p.m.
Winger Steve Downie (illness) and Chuck Kobasew (back) also didn't practice. Sacco said Downie is "under the weather today but should be fine for tomorrow."
Expect Downie to stay in the lineup. He has two goals and 10 points in his first eight games with the Avs.
March 9, 2012, 4:55 p.m.
When the Avalanche takes to the ice tonight to host the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center, right wing Steve Downie will be among those participating.
Look for Downie on the second line with Gabriel Landeskog and Ryan O'Reilly.
March 6, 2012, 6:14 p.m.
But Downie, who has a reputation for being tough and able to play hurt, skated and took shots on goal as part of the morning skate at the Pepsi Center. The Avs still were awaiting more tests on Downie's shoulder, but coach Joe Sacco indicated he would play if he is medically cleared.
Downie is a game-time decision at this point. The gritty winger has enjoyed his time in Colorado with two goals and seven points in his first six games.
March 6, 2012, 2:59 p.m.
Steve Downie will be examined by team doctors after skate. Determination on his status will be made then
The gritty winger has enjoyed his time in Colorado with two goals and seven points in his first six games. Expect Mike Connolly to stay in the lineup for the time being.
March 6, 2012, 1:08 p.m.
The Avs say a prognosis on Downie won’t come tomorrow now. He hurt a shoulder in Saturday’s game with Pittsburgh. One thing is for sure: he won’t be playing tomorrow against Minnesota.
The gritty winger has enjoyed his time in Colorado with two goals and seven points in his first six games. Expect Mike Connolly to stay in the lineup for the time being.
March 5, 2012, 7:46 p.m.
Steve Downie has a shoulder injury, not hand or forearm. Update tomorrow
Expect a further update on Downie later today. The gritty winger has enjoyed his time in Colorado with two goals and seven points in his first six games.
March 5, 2012, 10:18 a.m.
Downie, a right-handed shooter, seems like a good fit on the O'Reilly line, with left-handed-shooting Gabriel Landeskog. Landeskog is Colorado's most physical forward, and now he has a similar-style linemate.
Downie will make his Avs debut on the second line tonight. He scored 12 goals and 28 points with 121 PIM in 55 games.
Feb. 22, 2012, 3 p.m.
COL trades Kyle Quincey to TB for Downie.
Downie gives the Avalanche another dimension, adding an agitator into the Western Conference playoff race. He scored 12 goals and 28 points with 121 PIM in 55 games.
Feb. 21, 2012, 4:19 p.m.
Couple of people have asked, so here is the answer - Downie and Hedman are fine and will play tonight
Downie is OK following his maintenance day yesterday. The agitator has 12 goals and 28 points with 121 PIM in 55 games.
Feb. 21, 2012, 12:07 p.m.
Steve Downie not practicing today, guessing it's a maintenance day but we'll see #tblightning
Downie could be banged up after a close game on Saturday. The agitator has 12 goals and 28 points with 121 PIM in 55 games.
Feb. 20, 2012, 11:16 a.m.
Steve Downie cleared to play and will be in the lineup tomorrow #tblightning
Downie draws back into the lineup after missing a few games. Look for the pugilist to draw back in on the third line.
Nov. 29, 2011, 3:09 p.m.
Lightning coach Boucher says Steve Downie (upper body) out again tonight.
If you own Downie, remember to keep him out of your lineup tonight. The winger scored two goals and five points with 49 PIM through 20 games.
Nov. 28, 2011, 1:14 p.m.
