Ad
Colorado Avalanche News
Coyle (illness) is a game-time decision after missing Monday's morning skate.

Coyle's status for Monday's tilt against the St. Louis Blue is up in the air as he is battling an illness. After a tremendous run with 24 points (8G / 16A) in 19 games, Coyle has fallen off significantly, with only seven points (3G / 4A) in his last 15.

Charlie Coyle
The Flyers have acquired Erik Johnson from the Sabres for a 2024 fourth-round pick.

The Flyers have replenished some defensive depth by acquiring Johnson after trading Sean Walker to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Johnson has been out of the lineup since February 27th due to an undisclosed injury. The veteran defender has only three points (3G / 0A) in 50 games this season and has been held off the scoresheet in 16 straight.

Erik Johnson
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
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
Wagner (upper body) left Wednesday's game vs. Detroit and did not return.

Wagner had to leave the ice mid-way through the 2nd period Wednesday after an upper-body injury and did not return. The 32-year-old veteran was playing an extended role Wednesday as the Avalanche's third-line centre after trades thinned out the lineup. He has an assist, nine SOG, and five PIMs in nine games played this season while averaging a minuscule 8:23 TOI/GP.

Chris Wagner
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
Johnson (trade-related) will not play on Wednesday vs. Toronto.

Johnson has been out of the lineup since February 27th due to an undisclosed injury and will remain out on Wednesday in anticipation of a potential trade. The veteran defender has only three points (3G / 0A) in 50 games this season and has been held off the scoresheet in 16 straight.

Erik Johnson
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