JOSH MANSON NEWS

Set to miss next 3-4 weeks Manson (upper body) is expected to miss the next 3-4 weeks, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports Wednesday.

Impact That puts Manson's availability for the remainder of the regular season in question, though it's possible he'll still get into a few games before the playoffs. Manson has a goal, 15 points, 28 PIM, 105 hits and 59 blocks in 48 appearances in 2024-25. Erik Johnson might play regularly during Manson's absence.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected back soon Manson (upper body) will likely be out week-to-week, Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey reports Sunday.

Impact Manson didn't play Sunday against Dallas after sustaining his upper-body injury Friday in Calgary. Sam Malinski should see an uptick in ice time while Manson is on the shelf, and Erik Johnson could play more consistently on the third pairing, though Keaton Middleton will be in the mix for minutes as well.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Manson (upper body) won't play against Dallas on Sunday, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Manson will miss at least one game after being injured in Friday's 4-2 win over Calgary. He has produced one goal, 15 points, 65 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and 105 hits in 48 appearances this season. Manson will be replaced in Sunday's lineup by Sam Malinski.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Friday's game Manson (upper body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Flames, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Manson was partially able to play through the injury in the second period, but didn't take the ice in the third. The 33-year-old defenseman might miss Sunday's game versus the Stars. If that happens, Sam Malinski would likely rejoin the lineup after being scratched Friday.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in return Manson logged an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Manson recorded 19:33 of ice time in his return from a seven-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old was on the second pairing and will likely slot in there as long as the Avalanche don't make any big moves on the blue line ahead of Friday's deadline. For the season, Manson has 14 points, 58 shots on net, 95 hits, 54 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 44 appearances.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in return Manson logged an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Manson recorded 19:33 of ice time in his return from a seven-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old was on the second pairing and will likely slot in there as long as the Avalanche don't make any big moves on the blue line ahead of Friday's deadline. For the season, Manson has 14 points, 58 shots on net, 95 hits, 54 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 44 appearances.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Thursday Manson (lower body) will be back in the lineup Thursday versus San Jose, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Manson has sat out the last seven games with the injury. The 33-year-old veteran has one goal, 12 assists, 94 hits and 54 blocked shots across 43 contests this season. He is expected to play alongside Samuel Girard on the second pairing.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined but making progress Manson (lower body) will not play Tuesday versus the Penguins but is making progress in his recovery, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Manson will sit out for a seventh consecutive game Tuesday. The right-shot blueliner is trending in the right direction, so he could be an option for Thursday's home matchup against the Sharks. Once he's ready to return, Manson will most likely replace one of Oliver Kylington or Sam Malinski in the lineup.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Friday Manson (lower body) won't play Friday versus the Wild, per the NHL media site.

Impact Manson is set to miss his sixth straight game, and there hasn't been an update on his status since he was ruled out for the Avalanche's most recent road trip. Oliver Kylington and Calvin de Haan will be the third pairing in Friday's contest. There's no clear timeline for Manson's return to action, but the Avalanche are off for three days prior to their matchup against the Penguins on Tuesday.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Manson (lower body) won't be in the lineup versus the Devils on Wednesday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Manson has been out since he was hurt versus the Canucks on Feb. 4. He didn't travel on the Avalanche's most recent road trip, which suggests he probably isn't close to returning to the lineup. The Avalanche play the Wild on Friday, then have three days off before continuing their homestand against the Penguins on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

After helping Canada to 4 Nations title, Avs trio will meet team in Nashville to resume playoff push

The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for not attending practice on Friday

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss next two games Manson (lower body) is set to miss Colorado's next two games because he won't be joining the Avalanche for their upcoming road trip, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Friday...

Impact The Avalanche will face Nashville on Saturday and St. Louis on Sunday without Manson. The 33-year-old defenseman was last in the lineup Feb. 4. He has a goal, 13 points, 26 PIM, 94 hits and 54 blocks in 43 appearances in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out two games Manson (lower body) will miss the next two games, Salim Nadim Valji of TSN reports Thursday.

Impact Manson was injured against the Canucks on Tuesday and will be out of action until the Avalanche return after the 4 Nations Face-Off break Feb. 22 in Nashville. Manson has one goal, 12 assists, 94 hits and 54 blocked shots in 43 contests this season.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Tuesday's game Manson (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canucks, Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey reports.

Impact Manson didn't return for the third period. The 33-year-old defenseman should be considered day-to-day until more information is available. If he misses time, Oliver Kylington or Calvin de Haan could replace Manson in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper in loss Manson produced an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Manson has seven helpers over 16 contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. That offense is fine, but he has been unsteady on defense despite a plus-1 rating and 18 blocked shots in that span. The physical blueliner is still playing on the second pairing -- it's not like the Avalanche have anyone buried on the depth chart who can replace what he brings. He's at 13 points, 52 shots on net, 88 hits, 52 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 40 appearances.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Two apples in win Manson put up two assists in a 6-3 win over Dallas on Saturday.

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.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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 6-3

JANUARY 19 • 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 injury

JANUARY 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 5-2

JANUARY 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