BRAD HUNT NEWS

Signs AHL deal Hunt penned a one-year contract with AHL Hershey on Friday.

Impact The 35-year-old blueliner spent the 2023-24 season with AHL Colorado after spending parts of 10 straight seasons in the NHL. Hunt had 16 goals and 49 points in 70 regular-season appearances with the Eagles last season. Hunt has played 288 NHL games in his career, scoring 26 times while adding 60 assists for Edmonton, St. Louis, Nashville, Vegas, Minnesota, Vancouver and Colorado.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Hunt was promoted from AHL Colorado on Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Hunt dressed in 47 games with the Avalanche during the 2022-23 campaign but did not make an NHL appearance this season. He tallied 16 goals and 49 points in 70 AHL games before adding another three points in three games during AHL Colorado's brief playoff run.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Hunt was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Hunt hasn't played in either of the Avs' first two playoff games. With the Eagles kicking off the Calder Cup playoffs against AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday, the blueliner should be expected to link up with the minor-league club. Don't be surprised to see Hunt recalled to the Avalanche ahead of Friday's Game 3 clash with Winnipeg, though he figures to remain an emergency depth option.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bigs Hunt was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Hunt spent the entire season at the AHL level, scoring 16 times while adding 33 assists in 70 games, leading the Eagles in scoring. Hunt will provide depth on the blue line for the Avalanche in the playoffs.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Hunt was placed on waivers Saturday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Colorado.

Impact Hunt produced seven goals and 21 points in 24 AHL contests last season. He also picked up 10 points, 46 shots on goal and 16 hits in 47 appearances with the Avalanche during the 2022-23 campaign.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dropped to AHL Hunt was loaned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Hunt was returned to the minors after Colorado's season-ending 2-1 loss to Seattle in Game 7 on Sunday. He only logged one shift in the contest during his series debut. Hunt earned 10 points and 46 shots on goal over 47 regular-season appearances with the Avalanche in 2022-23.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Avalanche Hunt was recalled from AHL Colorado on Sunday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hunt was briefly returned to the minors following Colorado's 4-1 win over Seattle on Friday in Game 6. He could be an option for Game 7 on Sunday due to the absence of Andrew Cogliano (neck). Hunt registered 10 points, 46 shots on goal and 16 hits in 47 appearances with the Avalanche during the regular season.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Hunt was assigned to AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact Hunt, who last played April 13 against Winnipeg, had been serving as an extra blueliner during the playoffs for the Avalanche. He may get into the lineup at the minor-league level Sunday in postseason action versus Coachella Valley.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malgin helps Avalanche keep rolling in 4-3 win over Kings

Denis Malgin scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pots goal Saturday Hunt scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Kings.

Impact Hunt cleared waivers April 1, but he remained with the big club as they deal with a number of injuries on the blue line. He was in the lineup Saturday and delivered a go-ahead goal in the third period. The 34-year-old has four tallies, nine points, 44 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 44 appearances in a third-pairing role this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Friday Hunt was placed on waivers Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Hunt has been a healthy scratch the last four games as the Avalanche have returned to health on the blueline. Hunt has three goals and eight points in 43 NHL games this season.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds helper Monday Hunt notched an assist in Monday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Hunt snapped a four-game point drought when he set up defense partner Kurtis MacDermid for the opening goal. With two assists over nine outings in March, Hunt is far from a scoring threat. The 34-year-old blueliner has eight points, 42 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 42 contests overall. Hunt and MacDermid are the two defensemen most at risk of exiting the lineup when Cale Makar (lower body) returns.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Hunt had an assist and one hit over 10:12 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Arizona.

Impact Off an Alex Newhook faceoff win, Hunt cleared the puck from the Colorado zone in the direction of Denis Malgin, who outraced the Coyotes to it and beat Connor Ingram for an early Colorado goal. It was Hunt's first point since a recent recall from AHL Colorado. He's filling for the injured Josh Manson (lower body) and skating on the third pair. With both Manson and Kurtis MacDermid (lower body) sidelined, Hunt should be a regular in the short term.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Hunt was summoned from AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Hunt has recorded three goals, three assists, 31 shots on net and 11 hits in 31 appearances with the Avalanche this season. It appears as though will be in the lineup for Monday's contes against Vegas.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Hunt was demoted to AHL Colorado after Monday's win over Vegas.

Impact Hunt logged one shot in 9:57 of ice time Monday. The 34-year-old could be recalled for Wednesday's matchup with the Devils if Cale Makar (head) is still unavailable.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Hunt was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Hunt has contributed three goals, three assists, 31 shots on net and 11 hits in 31 appearances with the Avalanche this season. He averaged just 9:07 of ice time in two appearances this week. If Cale Makar (concussion) isn't ready to return Monday against Vegas, Hunt could be back with the big club.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Hunt was recalled from AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Hunt was sent to the AHL a week ago and had a goal with 10 shots on net in two minor-league games. Hunt has played 29 games this season with the Avalanche, scoring three goals and assisting on three others.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to AHL Hunt was reassigned to AHL Colorado following Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

Impact The Avalanche don't play again until Saturday, at which point Hunt may be recalled again if Cale Makar (head) remains sidelined.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Hunt was summoned from AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact Hunt is expected to be back in the lineup Tuesday versus Tampa Bay because of injuries to blueliners Cale Makar (head), Erik Johnson (lower body) and Josh Manson (lower body). He was sent down to the minors Sunday after clearing waivers. Hunt has supplied six points, 29 shots on goal and 10 hits in 27 games with the Avalanche this season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Hunt was placed on waivers Saturday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.

Impact Hunt is currently projected to be in the lineup Saturday versus Florida. He has generated three goals, three assists, 27 shots on net and 10 hits in 26 games this season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen leads Avalanche to 4-1 win over Canucks

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 for their fourth straight victory

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche rout Senators 7-0 after losing 7 of 8 games

Mikko Rantanen, Artturi Lehkonen and Alex Newhook each scored twice, Pavel Francouz made 29 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Colorado Avalanche routed the Ottawa S...

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makar scores in OT, Avs beat Oilers 3-2 to end losing streak

Cale Makar scored at 2:09 of overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a five-game losing streak

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS