Chris Wagner - NHL News & Rumors

Placed on waivers The Avalanche placed Wagner on waivers Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The Avalanche are expected to activate Valeri Nichushkin from suspension, ahead of Friday's game versus Washington. A move was needed to free up a roster spot and Wagner was the odd-man out. Wagner had a goal in 12 games with the Avs this season and will likely be sent to AHL Colorado, should he pass through waivers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in win Wagner scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Wagner picked up his first point of the season when he scored just 2:28 into the game. The 33-year-old forward has added 11 shots on net, 20 hits, seven PIM and a minus-4 rating over eight appearances. He continues to play as the Avalanche wait for injured forwards to recover, but it's unclear where he'll fit in once the team is healthier. Wagner is unlikely to see anything more than fourth-line usage.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lehkonen scores go-ahead goal in return from injury as Avalanche beat Kraken 6-3

Arturri Lehkonen scored the go-ahead goal on a power play in his season debut and Nathan MacKinnon had five assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3

NOVEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rises to NHL Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Wagner has drawn into two games this season, picking up three shots on goal, three hits and two PIM. The 33-year-old winger could get a longer look until the Avalanche get some injured forwards back, as Calum Ritchie was sent back to OHL Oshawa in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Wagner was sent down to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Wagner was called up by the Avalanche on Sunday, but he didn't see the ice in the team's win over San Jose. He'll head back to the AHL a day later, where he should see more consistent playing time.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Sunday Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Wagner will get another look with the Avalanche after Jonathan Drouin (upper body) was officially placed on IR. The 33-year-old Wagner played two games with Colorado earlier this year, averaging 6:36 minutes with no points.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Wagner was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Wagner was reassigned to the Eagles after Monday's 6-2 loss to the Islanders along with Ivan Ivan. It's unclear whether the move is a result of Wagner's performance, or for cap-related reasons. The 33-year-old didn't register a point in two contests with the Avalanche.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Saturday Wagner was recalled by the Avalanche on Saturday.

Impact While he failed to make the Avs' opening-night roster, Wagner will rejoin the NHL squad with Jonathan Drouin (upper body) set to miss a few games. Wagner, who had a goal and an assist in 13 games last season, figures to fill a fourth-line role.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL Wagner was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact Wagner cleared waivers Sunday and remained on the roster an extra day. He'll now head to the minors, but the veteran forward could be back with the NHL club if Ivan Ivan struggles to adjust in a fourth-line role.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on NHL roster Wagner is part of Colorado's Opening Night roster that the team released Monday.

Impact Wagner was placed on waivers Saturday, but he'll remain on Colorado's roster ahead of the regular season. The 33-year-old appeared in 13 NHL games for the Avalanche last year, and it's possible he heads to the minors at some point.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waiver wire Saturday Wagner was placed on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The 33-year-old played 13 regular-season games with the Avalanche in 2023-24, scoring once and adding an assist. Wagner also saw action in 21 AHL games, finding the back of the net eight times, while adding six assists.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Wagner will likely serve as an emergency depth option, rather than actually getting into the lineup against the Jets for Game 5 on Tuesday. With the Eagles eliminated from the Calder Cup playoffs, Wagner may not be the last player added to the Avs' roster ahead of Tuesday's matchup.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Wagner was sent down to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Wagner passed through waivers Tuesday in order to make him available for the Eagles' playoff matchup with AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday. Even though Wagner was a healthy scratch for the Avs' first two postseason contests, Wagner will likely come back up to the NHL ahead of Game 3 versus Winnipeg on Friday.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Wagner was placed on waivers Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Wagner will probably remain with the Avalanche for Tuesday's Game 2 matchup versus Winnipeg. He will likely serve as a healthy scratch for a second straight outing. Wagner had one goal, one assist, 16 shots on net and 30 hits in 13 NHL contests during the 2023-24 regular season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors Wagner was summoned from AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Wagner played in 13 games with the Avalanche during the regular season, picking up one goal, one assist, 16 shots on net and 30 hits. With Jonathan Drouin (lower body) out for Colorado's first-round series against Winnipeg, Wagner or Joel Kiviranta could play in Game 1 on Sunday.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Wagner was sent to AHL Colorado on Wednesday, according to Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Wagner has a goal and an assist in 13 games with the Avalanche this season. His return to the minors might indicate that Mikko Rantanen (concussion) will be ready to return Saturday versus Winnipeg.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Wagner has a goal and two points in 11 contests with the Avalanche this season. He was sent to the minors Friday but recalled after Mikko Rantanen sustained an upper-body injury in that evening's 6-2 loss to Edmonton. If Rantanen can't play Sunday versus Dallas, then Wagner might draw into the lineup in a bottom-six capacity.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Wagner was sent to AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact Wagner has collected a goal and an assist in 11 games with the Avalanche this campaign. He also has four goals and eight points in 17 AHL outings.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year extension Wagner signed a one-year contract extension Wednesday.

Impact Wagner has a goal, two points, seven PIM and 25 hits in 10 contests with the Avalanche this season. He also had four goals and eight points in 17 outings with AHL Colorado. The 32-year-old is likely to spend the bulk of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors, but he might occasionally be summoned by the Avalanche to serve on the fourth line.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal in loss Wagner scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to Columbus. He also had a block, two hits and two penalty minutes.

Impact Wagner's tip-in of a Sean Walker shot early in the third period was all Colorado could muster against last-in-the-East Blue Jackets. The tally was Wagner's first to go along with one assist through 10 games. He's plied his trade mostly in the AHL this season but has been up and down with the Avs since mid-February.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Wagner has one assist in nine games with the Avalanche this season. The 32-year-old winger could slot into a fourth-line role while Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) and Joel Kiviranta (illness) are sidelined.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Wagner was assigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Fredrik Olofsson was summoned from the minors. Wagner has one assist, 10 shots on goal and 23 hits in nine appearances at the NHL level this season. He also has three goals and seven points over 11 AHL contests this campaign.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wagner (upper body) is expected to return Tuesday against the Flames, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Wagner missed Friday's game after suffering an injury Wednesday versus Detroit. The 32-year-old winger has just one assist in nine games this year, though he could earn a regular role in Colorado's lineup with Logan O'Connor (hip) out for the season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Wagner (upper body) will not play Friday against Minnesota, Evan Rawal of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

Impact Wagner was injured against Detroit on Wednesday and will now miss at least one game as a result. The 32-year-old has been limited to one assist in nine NHL games this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Wednesday's contest Wagner (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Red Wings, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Wagner was limited to 2:52 of ice time prior to suffering the injury. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's game versus the Wild. If he can't play Friday, Casey Mittelstadt may be ready to join the Avalanche be then.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

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