CHRIS WAGNER NEWS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags first helper Wagner posted an assist, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Wagner helped out on an Andrew Cogliano tally in the second period. This was Wagner's first point at the NHL level since he logged five points over 41 outings in the 2020-21 campaign. The 32-year-old forward has added three shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-2 rating over five contests while seeing minimal ice time on the Avalanche's fourth line since he was called up Feb. 16.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal TOI since call-up Wagner logged three hits over 7:04 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Vancouver.

Impact Wagner, who was in the active lineup for the second time since his call-up, has recorded six hits while averaging 6:42 of ice time on the fourth line. The body checks are his NHL calling card; the 32-year-old forward averages 2.81 hits per game over 1,019 career contests.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big club Wagner was promoted from AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact Wagner opened the year on the non-roster injured reserve and didn't make his AHL debut until January. He has seven points through 11 contests with AHL Colorado. He appeared in one game with Boston last year.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Wagner, who was on non-roster injured reserve because of a ruptured Achilles, was put on waivers Wednesday.

Impact Wagner's placement on waivers suggests he's recovered from his injury and is ready to report to AHL Colorado. He had 19 goals, 31 points and 69 PIM in 62 contests with AHL Providence in 2022-23.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing with AHL team Wagner is practicing with AHL Colorado as he continues to recover from a ruptured Achilles, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.

Impact Wagner is expected back sometime around early February, so it's encouraging that he's on the ice. The winger signed a two-way contract with the Avalanche in July, so he may be waived with the purpose of reassignment once he is activated from season-opening injured reserve.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ruptured Achilles Wagner suffered a ruptured Achilles prior to training camp, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wagner signed a two-year deal with the Avalanche in July, but it could be a while before he suits up with the team. The 32-year-old was likely to be just a fourth-line option this season, but given the severity of his injury, it's likely he'll miss a majority of the season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Avalanche Wagner signed a one-year, two-way contract with Colorado on Saturday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Wagner provided 19 goals, 31 points and 69 PIM in 62 games with AHL Providence last season. He also appeared in one contest with Boston during the 2022-23 campaign, picking up six hits in 12:36 of ice time. Wagner should get a chance to compete for a fourth-line spot with the Avalanche out of training camp.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins trio clears waivers; lineup for Wednesday's opener still uncertain - The Boston Globe There were no takers on Nick Foligno, Mike Reilly, and Chris Wagner, and tryout Anton Stralman hasn't officially signed.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bruins wave Nick Foligno, Mike Reilly, and Chris Wagner as roster deadline looms - The Boston Globe If the players go unclaimed by Monday, the Bruins have 30 days (or 10 games) to assign them to Providence.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Will Chris Wagner Make Bruins Roster Out Of Training Camp? Chris Wagner probably came into Boston Bruins training camp with a chip on his shoulder after playing the majority of last year in Providenc...

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • NESN.COM

Chris Wagner is back in the NHL and delighted about it: 'I'm happy to be here' Wagner has at least placed himself in the conversation to play this postseason as he's returned to the Bruins.

MAY 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chris Wagner, aching to return, keeps a good attitude after Bruins demotion: 'You've still got to have gratitude' Wagner was assigned to AHL Providence after playing 184 regular-season and 35 playoff games for the Bruins over the past three seasons.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chris Wagner Logs First Goal Of AHL Season To Tie Game In Third Period Chris Wagner scored his first goal of the AHL season to tie the game, but the Providence Bruins fell to Hartford on Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • NESN.COM