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Devon Toews
Might miss Wednesday's game
Toews, who is dealing with a lower-body injury, missed Wednesday's morning skate, making it unlikely he'll participate in the evening's game against Boston, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
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Mikko Rantanen
No contract talks during season
Rantanen said Thursday that he will not discuss a new contract during the season, according to Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater.
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Artturi Lehkonen
Unlikely to be available Wednesday
Lehkonen, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, was wearing a non-contact jersey ahead of Monday's practice and is unlikely to be available for Opening Night against the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
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Mikko Rantanen
Not worried entering contract year
Although Rantanen hasn't signed an extension ahead of the final season of his contract, he doesn't appear to be concerned, Corey Masisak of the Denver Post reports Thursday.
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Alexandar Georgiev
In line for smaller workload
Georgiev will see less playing time in 2024-25 if Justus Annunen plays well in the backup role, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
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Justus Annunen
Has coach's confidence
Annunen has the confidence of head coach Jared Bednar heading into 2024-25, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
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Calum Ritchie
Could push for roster spot
The Avalanche will make room for Ritchie or another prospect if their performance in training camp warrants keeping them in the NHL, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports Wednesday.
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Mikko Rantanen
Extension close
Rantanen and the Avalanche are expected to agree to terms on a contract extension soon, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
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Nathan MacKinnon
Wins prestigious awards
MacKinnon won both the Ted Lindsay Award and the Hart Trophy on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
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Ross Colton
Target for Nashville?
Colton could be a trade target for the Predators, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
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Brandon Duhaime
Return to Minnesota unlikely
Duhaime is unlikely to make a return to Minnesota during free agency, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
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Jonathan Drouin
Contract discussions ongoing
Drouin and the Avalanche are continuing to work on a new contract before free agency opens July 1, Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater reports Monday.
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Ross Colton
Possible trade candidate
Colton could be traded by the Avalanche this offseason, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
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Jack Johnson
Unlikely to return to Colorado
Per Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater, Johnson is not expected to re-sign with Colorado in the offseason.
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Jonathan Drouin
Talking contract with Avs
The Avalanche and Drouin are in negotiations for a new contract, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
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Mikko Rantanen
Should sign long-term deal
Rantanen, who is eligible for an extension July 1, should sign a long-term contract with the Avalanche, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post posits.
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Sean Walker
Expected to hit open market
Walker is not expected to re-sign with Colorado, instead hitting the open market July 1, per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic on Friday.
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Jonathan Drouin
Hopes to re-sign
Drouin wants to be back with Colorado next season, according to Megan Angley of DNVR Avalanche.
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Jonathan Drouin
On verge of return?
Drouin, who has missed the first eight games of the playoffs due to a lower-body injury, practiced with the first power-play unit during morning skate, suggesting he could return for Monday's Game 4 versus Dallas, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
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Chris Wagner
Could play in Game 1?
Wagner was spotted leaving morning skate early, suggesting he could draw into the lineup for Game 1 against Dallas on Tuesday, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.
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Cale Makar
Announced as Norris Trophy finalist
Makar was named a finalist for the Norris Trophy on Wednesday.
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Samuel Girard
Skates with No. 2 power-play unit
Girard, who was dealing with a concussion, practiced with the second power-play unit ahead of Game 3 against the Jets on Friday, Arielle Orsuto of 9News Denver reports.
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Samuel Girard
Unlikely to play Tuesday
Girard, who's been battling a concussion, didn't wear a power-play jersey at morning skate, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now, which likely means he'll be out Tuesday for Game 2 against Winnipeg.
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Alexandar Georgiev
May play Tuesday
Georgiev may start Tuesday's road matchup against Winnipeg in Game 2, according to John Lu of TSN.
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Alexandar Georgiev
Starting in Game 1?
Georgiev is projected to start Sunday's road matchup against Winnipeg in Game 1, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.
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