Impact Manson isn't an offensive guy -- he has 12 points, including 11 assists, in 35 games this season. But he has managed 80 hits and 47 blocks, so he may give you some value in deep leagues that count those categories.
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JOSH MANSON #42 - DEFENSE - COLORADO AVALANCHE
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1.31 S/G
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11 A
1.31 S/G
Two apples in win Manson put up two assists in a 6-3 win over Dallas on Saturday.
Lehkonen has 2 goals and 2 assists, Makar also scores 2 as Avalanche beat Stars 6-3
Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists, Cale Makar also scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-33 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns two assists in win Manson logged a pair of assists, four hits and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Wild.
Impact Manson has a pair of two-assist games to go with five scoreless outings since he returned from an upper-body injury following the holiday break. The 33-year-old defenseman is up to 10 points, 40 shots on net, 73 hits, 43 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 31 contests this season. Manson won't always provide much offense, but he's a steady source of physicality on the Avalanche's second pairing.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin listed as day-to-day with lower-body injury
The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time due to a lower-body injuryJANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects pair of helpers Manson logged two assists, three shots on goal, four hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.
Impact Manson set up goals by Artturi Lehkonen and Casey Mittelstadt. This was Manson's second game back after he missed 12 due to an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old has slotted right back onto the second pairing alongside Samuel Girard. Manson has eight points, 33 shots on net, 57 hits, 36 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 26 appearances. He offers plenty of physicality but only limited offense.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Mittelstadt snaps 19-game scoring drought, leads Avalanche past NHL-leading Jets 5-2
Casey Mittelstadt ended a 19-game scoring drought with a tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 5-2JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to return Manson (upper body) will be activated off injured reserve and draw into the lineup Friday, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Impact Manson has a goal, six points, 51 hits and 34 blocks in 24 outings in 2024-25. He missed 12 consecutive games due to the injury. Manson skated alongside Samuel Girard during the morning skate, so Girard will probably be his defensive partner for the upcoming game. John Ludvig, who might have played if Manson wasn't ready to return, will likely be a healthy scratch.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Could play Friday Manson (upper body) practiced in a regular jersey and could be in the lineup Friday versus Utah, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Impact It was reported earlier that Manson would not play Friday, but it looks like a real possibility at this time. Manson would have to be activated from injured reserve and would likely replace either Calvin de Haan or John Ludvig on the blue line. Manson has a goal and five assists with 51 hits in 24 games this season.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Friday Manson (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Utah on Friday, according to Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey.
Impact Manson will miss his 13th consecutive game. Manson has one goal, five assists, 51 hits and 34 blocked shots through 24 outings in 2024-25. He could return as early as Tuesday when the Avalanche face Winnipeg.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • 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.
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • 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.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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 5-3NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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 recoveryNOVEMBER 19, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
