Josh Manson - NHL News & Rumors

Won't play Friday Manson (upper body) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Anaheim, Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey reports.

Impact There was some hope that Manson could return during Colorado's three-game road trip this week, but he'll remain sidelined for the final matchup of the trip. His final chance to return before the NHL's Christmas break will be Sunday against the Kraken, but it's unclear whether he'll suit up for that contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Thursday Manson (upper body) is unlikely to play in San Jose on Thursday, according to Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey.

Impact Manson last played Nov. 29 in Dallas, leaving the game at the 6:00 mark of the second period. Manson has missed nine contests thus far, and while he is close to a return, it appears that Thursday's tilt will be his 10th consecutive game off the ice. Manson has a goal and five assists with a minus-10 rating over 24 games this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could play during trip Manson (upper body) might suit up during the Avs' three-game road trip but won't be in action against Vancouver on Monday, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Impact Manson will have a few extra days before Colorado's back-to-back versus the Sharks and Ducks on Thursday and Friday, respectively. Once ready to play, Manson will need to be activated off injured reserve, which could see either Keaton Middleton head back to the minors or John Ludvig could be put back on waivers. For his part, Manson has registered six points in 24 games this year but doesn't have a power-play role, which limits his fantasy upside.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Manson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Manson is week-to-week after missing Saturday's 4-1 loss to Edmonton. He has accounted for five assists, six points, 27 shots on goal, 34 blocked shots and 51 hits across 24 appearances this season. If Oliver Kylington (upper body) remains unavailable to play against Buffalo, John Ludvig or Keaton Middleton could be in Tuesday's lineup.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out on week-to-week basis Manson (upper body) is considered week-to-week after missing Saturday's game versus the Oilers, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact That likely puts Manson farther out from a return than Oliver Kylington (undisclosed), who is day-to-day. Manson can be expected to miss at least the first half of the Avalanche's upcoming road trip, and it's very possible he's out longer. Calvin de Haan and John Ludvig will serve as the team's third defensive pairing for now.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Manson (upper body) will miss Saturday's game against Edmonton, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Manson has a goal, six points, 51 hits and 34 blocks in 24 outings with the Avalanche in 2024-25. John Ludvig will draw into the lineup due to Manson's injury.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Marchment has two goals and assist as Stars beat Avalanche 5-3

Mason Marchment had two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3

NOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers upper-body injury Manson (upper body) won't finish Friday's game versus the Stars, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Manson was hurt in the second period, though it's not clear what exactly caused him to exit the game. The 33-year-old defenseman should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Oilers. If he can't play, John Ludvig or Oliver Kylington (undisclosed) are the defensemen who could replace him in a bottom-four role.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper in blowout loss Manson posted an assist, three hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 8-2 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Going plus-2 in a blowout loss like this one is an impressive feat. Manson snapped an eight-game point drought as well, and he's now at six points through 22 contests. The 33-year-old defenseman has added 24 shots on net, 49 hits, 32 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-8 rating on the season. He's a gritty second-pairing blueliner, so he'll have some fantasy value in formats that reward the rough stuff.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

NHL referee Mitch Dunning is home and expects to make a full recovery, league says

The NHL referee who was stretchered out of a game following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson was back home and expected to make a full recovery

NOVEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL referee communicative, can move extremities following collision with Avs' Manson NHL referee Mitch Dunning was taken off the ice on a stretcher after he collided with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson.

NOVEMBER 19 • TORONTOSUN.COM

NHL referee communicative, can move extremities following collision NHL referee Mitch Dunning was taken off the ice on a stretcher after he collided with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson.

NOVEMBER 19 • TORONTOSUN.COM

NHL Referee Taken To Hospital As Precaution After Collision With Avalanche's Josh Manson NHL referee Mitch Dunning is fully communicative and can move all his extremities after being stretchered off the ice following a collision.

NOVEMBER 19 • SACBEE.COM

NHL referee Mitch Dunning communicative, can move extremities following violent collision

NHL referee Mitch Dunning is fully communicative and can move all his extremities following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson in Monday night’s game at Phila...

NOVEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts assist in win Manson notched a power-play assist, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact The Avalanche were nursing a lead when Nikolai Kovalenko scored in the dying seconds. The helper was Manson's first career power-play point, but he shouldn't be expected to be a contributor in that area moving forward. The defenseman has five points, 16 shots on net, 25 hits, 20 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 13 contests. He brings physicality in a bottom-four role and is producing offense at a pace similar to last season when he logged 25 points in 76 regular-season outings.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in win Manson scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.

Impact Manson stretched the Avalanche's lead to 2-0 with a goal late in the second period. The defenseman has been steady on both sides of the puck despite the Avalanche's early defensive struggles. He's collected four points, 15 shots on net, 18 hits, 14 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating over nine outings. Manson has yet to go more than two games without a point.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

O'Connor, Colton score quick goals to live Avs past Senators, 5-4

Logan O’Connor and Ross Colton scored 1:32 apart in a high-scoring third period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4 for their fifth straight win

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slings helper Sunday Manson recorded an assist, five blocked shots and six PIM in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Manson has been steady on offense with three assists over six games this season. The 33-year-old blueliner has added 10 shots on net, 13 hits, 12 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-5 rating. He's a lock to play on the Avalanche's second pairing, and while his offense won't always be consistent, he regularly adds plenty of hits and PIM.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist in loss Manson notched an assist and three blocked shots in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Manson has two helpers, five shots on net, five hits and three blocks through three contests. He's also gone minus-4, but that's due to Colorado getting woeful goaltending through three games. Manson is a physical defenseman who is poised to play regularly in a bottom-four role this season. In 2023-24, he had 25 points in 76 regular-season games, which was his best production on offense since 2017-18.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper in win Manson provided an assist, five shots on goal and eight hits in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Stars in Game 5.

Impact Manson's offense has slowed in the second round -- he has two helpers over five games against the Stars after racking up two goals and three assists over five contests against the Jets in the first round. The 32-year-old defenseman continues to occupy a top-four role for the Avalanche, providing solid defense in addition to his surprising offense. Through 10 playoff games, he has 23 shots on net, 35 hits, 19 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-8 rating.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Thursday Manson posted an assist, four hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.

Impact Manson set up a Joel Kiviranta tally in the third period. The 32-year-old Manson has been surprisingly reliable on offense this postseason, earning six points with 14 shots on net, 21 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over seven appearances. That level of production has kept him in a top-four role for the Avalanche, and his physicality adds another layer of intrigue in his game, making him viable in DFS.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in Game 5 win Manson scored an empty-net goal, added an assist, went plus-2, logged two hits and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Manson racked up five points and a plus-5 rating over five first-round contests. He also had 13 shots on net, 14 hits and seven blocked shots. The 32-year-old defenseman is showing his value at both ends of the ice while playing in a top-four role this postseason. Manson should return solid value in DFS play once the Avalanche's playoff run resumes in round two.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round

Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets that clinched their opening-ro...

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides helper Friday Manson notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.

Impact Manson has strung together a five-game point streak with two goals and three assists in that span. He has a goal, two helpers, 11 shots on net, 10 hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through three playoff outings. He stayed in a top-four role Friday with the return of Samuel Girard (concussion) -- Sean Walker was demoted to the third pairing.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Manson Scores Breakaway Goal After Exiting Penalty Box

APRIL 24 • YOUTUBE

JOSH MANSON NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Mason Marchment has two goals and assist as Stars beat Avalanche 5-3

NHL referee Mitch Dunning is home and expects to make a full recovery, league says

NHL referee Mitch Dunning communicative, can move extremities following violent collision

O'Connor, Colton score quick goals to live Avs past Senators, 5-4

Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round