No O'Brien or Downie on the ice in warmups...
O'Brien won't play in tonight's finale. He scored three goals and 20 points with 105 PIM in 76 games.
April 7, 2012, 8:34 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.
Jiggy will get the start tomorrow against Nashville.
Giguere lost to the Predators earlier this season, allowing three goals on 35 shots.
April 6, 2012, 9:14 p.m.
Chet Pickard (CHEHT PIH-kuhrd) has been assigned to Milwaukee (AHL).
Pickard only served as a backup with Rinne under the weather. He has no fantasy hockey value.
April 5, 2012, 1:31 p.m.
Jamie McGinn will be in tonight, playing with Stastny and Jones.
McGinn getting back in the lineup should be a boost for the Avs' offence. He scored eight goals and 12 points in 15 games.
April 5, 2012, 1:28 p.m.
McGinn wore an orange no-contact jersey; will be evaluated after tomorrow's morning skate.
McGinn getting back on the ice is a good sign for the Avs. He scored eight goals and 12 points in 15 games.
April 4, 2012, 2:40 p.m.
PRACTICE UPDATES: Varlamov to start tomorrow.
In three career starts against the Blue Jackets, Varlamov has a 2-1-0 record with a 1.31 GAA, .955 SV% and one shutout.
April 4, 2012, 2:39 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.
#Avalanche F Jamie McGinn practicing in orange jersey today
McGinn getting back on the ice is a good sign for the Avs. He scored eight goals and 12 points in 15 games.
April 4, 2012, 1:05 p.m.
It was a full squad on the ice, except for forward Jamie McGinn, who is day-to-day with a back injury.
Sounds like McGinn could miss a game or two. He scored eight goals and 12 points in 15 games.
April 2, 2012, 4:43 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche prospective defenseman Duncan Siemens was recalled by the Colorado Avalanche yesterday.
Siemens is eligible to play in the AHL now that his WHL season is over. He scored six goals and 28 points in 57 games with the Saskatoon Blades.
March 31, 2012, 3:19 p.m.
Berry in.
The rookie Barrie draws back into the lineup. He has no points in seven games.
March 30, 2012, 1:55 p.m.
Ryan Wilson out for Avs tonight on Defence.
Wilson rotates back out of the lineup. The two-way defender has a goal and 20 assists in 58 games.
March 30, 2012, 1:54 p.m.
Semyon Varlamov is scheduled to make his seventh consecutive start and 13th in the Avalanche’s last 14 games in Friday’s affair at Calgary.
In four career appearances against the Flames, Varlamov has a 1-3-0 record with a 2.36 GAA and .897 SV%.
March 30, 2012, 7:20 a.m.
Hejduk to 4th line with McClement and McLeod
Kobasew is a healthy scratch for tonight's tilt. He has seven goals and 13 points through 56 games.
March 28, 2012, 3:22 p.m.
