Ivan Ivan - NHL News & Rumors

Recalled from minors Ivan was elevated from AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact Ivan's promotion doesn't come as a surprise as the Avs continue to shuffle guys between levels as part of cap-saving measures. While the 22-year-old center has seen time in a top-six role periodically this season, he will likely find himself further down the depth chart with Miles Wood, Valeri Nichushkin and Jonathan Drouin all back in action Friday. This likely won't be the last shift to the minors for Ivan this year.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Ivan has three goals and two assists with two goals and one helper coming on the power play. The 22-year-old has been a pleasant surprise over his 17 games in the NHL, but will Valeri Nichushkin ready to return from a six-month suspension, there wasn't room for Ivan. He will continue to pick up valuable experience in the minors, where he managed 12 goals and 31 points in 67 regular-season AHL games with the Eagles last season, his first in North America.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in win Ivan scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Ivan has three goals over his last six games. The 22-year-old has been playing in a middle-six role due to injuries for the Avalanche, and he's mostly been able to hold his own. He may not stick in the NHL once the team is healthier, however. Ivan has five points, 20 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 13 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Colorado Ivan was recalled by the Avalanche on Monday.

Impact Ivan was sent to AHL Colorado on Sunday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club a day later to provide additional help while the Avalanche deal with a slew of injuries. Over 12 appearances with the Avalanche this year, Ivan has tallied two goals and two assists while averaging 11:11 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Ivan will head back to the AHL following Artturi Lehkonen's return from IR. The 22-year-old Ivan was solid in his first NHL stint, tallying two goals and four points in 12 games.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss to Tampa Bay Ivan scored a power-play goal and took six shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Ivan has found the back of the net twice this season, and coincidentally, both goals have come with the man advantage. Even though he has cracked the scoresheet in three of his last five appearances, Ivan isn't expected to hold a prominent role on offense for the Avs -- even if he plays in the second line and the first power-play unit.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first NHL goal Ivan scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah.

Impact Ivan cashed in on his opportunity with the first power-play unit after Ross Colton (hand) left the game. The goal was Ivan's first in the NHL, to go with two assists, nine shots on net and a plus-2 rating through eight appearances. The Avalanche sent Calum Ritchie back to the OHL on Wednesday, so Ivan appears to have a bit more security in regards to staying in the lineup.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Grabs helper Tuesday Ivan posted an assist and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Ivan was able to help out on the second of Joel Kiviranta's two goals in the game, as the Avalanche got some much-needed depth scoring. Through seven appearances, Ivan has two assists, eight shots on net and a plus-1 rating. The 22-year-old forward hasn't been sent to AHL Colorado in paper transactions over the last week, so it looks like he might be able to stick in the NHL for a while, though his fourth-line role isn't fantasy-friendly.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from minors Ivan was called up from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Ivan should immediately jump back into the lineup in a bottom-six role, as the Avs continue to play cap gymnastics with their forward group. In addition to Ivan, the team also brought back Nikolai Kovalenko and Matthew Steinberg, both of whom should also see minutes versus Boston on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact It's unclear whether this move is related to Ivan's performance -- it could just be a paper transaction for cap-related purposes. Colorado's next game is Wednesday against Boston. Ivan has one point through three games.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Records first career point Ivan logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Ivan's helper came on a Nathan MacKinnon tally in the first period. The 22-year-old has been shuffled between the AHL and NHL levels this week as the Avalanche balance a thin forward group and a tight salary cap. Until the team gets some players back from injury, Ivan seems likely to hold onto a bottom-six role even if he is involved in frequent paper transactions.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Ivan was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact Ivan played Opening Night against Vegas on Wednesday and was returned to the minors Thursday in what was a paper move for salary cap reasons. The fourth liner saw 9:44 of ice time against the Golden Knights and managed one hit.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Thursday Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Ivan logged 9:44 of ice time in the season opener against Vegas on Wednesday, registering one hit. This figures to be a temporary shift to the minors as a cap-saving measure, fantasy players should expect Ivan to be recalled ahead of Saturday's matchup with Columbus.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Ivan was summoned from AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact Ivan could make his NHL debut Wednesday on Opening Night against Vegas. He notched 12 goals and 31 points in 67 games with AHL Colorado during the 2023-24 regular season. The 22-year-old forward will play in the bottom six of the Avalanche.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Ivan competed for a role on the Avalanche's fourth line during training camp. While he'll be sent to the minors Monday, the move appears to be procedural, and the 22-year-old is a strong candidate to rejoin the team ahead of Opening Night. Ivan hasn't yet made his NHL debut but could see a role while Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) and Gabriel Landeskog (knee) are sidelined.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for fourth-line role Ivan scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 preseason loss to Utah.

Impact Ivan made a good final audition for a fourth-line gig, scoring the Avalanche's lone goal in the loss. The 22-year-old forward put up 31 points in 67 contests with AHL Colorado last year. Opening rosters are due Monday, and it's possible Ivan will be on the Avalanche's to begin the campaign while Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) and Gabriel Landeskog (knee) continue to work their way back to full health.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Inked a two-year deal Ivan signed a two-year deal with the Avalanche on Tuesday.

Impact Ivan has had a solid year thus far in the AHL recording 12 goals and 15 assists in 51 games. The 21-year-old will continue to develop in the AHL and hope to earn his spot in the NHL soon. He could potentially see time in the playoffs pending any roster changes before Friday's trade deadline.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 26, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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