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Warming Manson (undisclosed) is expected to play Monday against Calgary, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Manson was dealing with a minor injury leading into Monday's game but won't be forced to miss any game action. The 32-year-old blueliner has six points while averaging 16:40 of ice time through 24 games this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Monday Manson will be a game-time decision against Calgary on Monday with an undisclosed injury, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manson has been rolling offensively of late with two goals and three assists in his last five contests, including a two-point effort versus the Flyers on Saturday. If Manson is unable to play Monday, the Avs will need to decide whether to keep Kurtis MacDermid at forward and use Caleb Jones on the blue line or insert forward Fredrik Olofsson into the lineup.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare two-point effort Manson scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and added three hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Manson was solid Saturday, getting involved on both goals in the loss. His last multi-point effort was on Nov. 26, 2022, though he missed large chunks of last season with injuries. The 32-year-old has earned five of his six points this year over the last five games. He's added 34 shots on net, 46 hits, 37 blocked shots and 32 PIM through 24 appearances. Even with the Avalanche's blue line near full strength, aside from the absence of Samuel Girard (personal), Manson is holding down a second-pairing role.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper Manson logged an assist, three shots on goal, four blocked shots, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Manson has started December on a three-game point streak, logging a goal and two assists in that span. He was limited to one helper over his first 19 outings of the season. The 32-year-old defenseman has added 30 shots on net, 42 hits, 37 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a minus-1 rating this season. Manson has mainly played in a bottom-four role, though with Cale Makar (lower body) day-to-day and Bowen Byram (upper body) sustaining an injury Tuesday, Manson could get a longer look in the top four.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal of season Manson scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Manson was bumped up to the top pairing at even strength with Cale Makar (undisclosed) out of action. The goal at 12:28 of the first period was Manson's first tally of the campaign, though it was also all the Avalanche could put past Cam Talbot. Manson has three points through 21 outings this season, though two of them have come over the last two games. He's added 27 shots on net, 40 hits, 33 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a minus-3 rating. While he may absorb most of Makar's minutes, Manson's playing style doesn't make for a particularly reliable fantasy profile.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in shootout loss Manson produced an assist, three shots on goal, six hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact Manson snapped a 15-game point drought with a helper on Bowen Byram's second goal of the game. With Samuel Girard (personal) on an indefinite leave from the team, Manson has stepped up in a top-four role, averaging 18:23 of ice time per game across his last four contests. He's produced a meager two assists this season, but the 32-year-old adds plenty of toughness with 40 hits, 31 blocked shots, 30 PIM and 25 shots on net through 20 appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from game Manson had one shot on goal, two blocked shots, one hit and 15 penalty minutes, including a game misconduct, in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Vancouver.

Impact Manson's night was done after 9:38 of ice time following a second-period cross-check of Brock Boeser that resulted in a a five-minute penalty (served by Riley Tufte) and a game misconduct. The 15 PIM raised Manson to third on the team at 21 penalty minutes this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Manson had one shot on goal, one blocked shot and one hit over 18:07 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 loss to Nashville.

Impact Manson was back on the ice after missing three games due to an upper-body injury. He slotted in on the second pairing with Samuel Girard (personal) unavailable for the game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Manson (upper body) is in Monday's lineup against the Predators, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Manson missed the last three games but will be back in the lineup for the first time since Nov. 11. The 32-year-old has just one assist through 13 games this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Manson (upper body) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Dallas, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Impact Manson also missed the Avalanche's previous two games. He has an assist, 20 hits and 18 blocks in 13 outings this campaign. Caleb Jones is projected to remain in the lineup for the third straight contest.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Manson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, coach Jared Bednar told Meghan Angley of DNVR Avalanche on Wednesday.

Impact Manson missed Monday's contest, but the reason for his absence wasn't initially clear. He has an assist, 20 hits and 18 blocks in 13 contests in 2023-24. The 32-year-old is likely to serve on the third pairing once he's ready to return.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Manson did not practice Sunday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports, and he was scratched from Monday's game against Seattle.

Impact The Avalanche called up a pair of defensemen from AHL Colorado -- Caleb Jones and Sam Malinski -- and each were active in Monday's win over the Kraken. Manson and Samuel Girard, who also missed Sunday's practice, sat out the game. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar told Peter Baugh of The Athletic that the team was dinged up as a reason why they didn't have a hard practice Sunday, which suggests Manson and Girard are dealing with undisclosed injuries. A clearer picture should emerge Wednesday, when Colorado hosts Anaheim.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche wear special T-shirts to honor Manson during Moms' trip | NHL.com Colorado recognizes teammate’s late mother during special trip

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • NHL.COM

Behind the Avalanche's 'For Lana' shirts and what they mean to Josh Manson Teammates wanted to do something special for Manson during their road trip with their mothers.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nabs shorthanded assist Manson posted a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Manson helped out on a Logan O'Connor goal in the first period. The helper was Manson's first point through four games, though he's added seven shots on net, 12 blocked shots, five hits and a plus-1 rating. The 32-year-old remains on the third pairing, though he'd likely ascend to a top-four role if one of the Avalanche's defensemen sustains an injury.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sacrificing body Manson recorded two shots on goal, blocked four shots and was whistled for a two-minute penalty in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Seattle.

Impact Manson, who skates on the third pair, is doing his part for the Avalanche by sacrificing his body. The 32-year-old blueliner leads the team with 11 blocked shots through three games.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes preseason debut Manson had one hit and finished plus-1 over 17:18 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-1 preseason loss to the Stars.

Impact Manson suited up and played for the first time during the preseason after recovering from offseason surgery to repair torn muscles. He's expected to start the season on the third pair but could move up as need dictates.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for preseason action Manson is slated to make his preseason debut Tuesday against Dallas after recovering offseason surgery to repair torn quadratus lumborum and oblique muscles, per Evan Rawal of Colo...

Impact Manson told Ryan Boulding of NHL.com on Monday that he was injured in Game 2 or 3 of Colorado's first-round series against Seattle. Manson compiled 10 points, 41 shots on goal, 41 blocked shots and 64 hits in 27 appearances last season.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with LBI Manson is still dealing with a lower-body injury but is expected to be on the ice for Thursday's practice, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manson underwent surgery in May, and it appears he's still recovering. At this time, there's little concern the 31-year-old will miss Opening Night.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has offseason surgery Manson had an unspecified procedure after Colorado was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by Seattle, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manson is expected to be ready for next season. It's unclear if the surgery he had is related to the lower-body issue he dealt with at the end of Colorado's first-round series. Manson only appeared in 27 games during the regular season, recording 10 points, 41 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and 64 hits.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Manson (lower body) won't be available for Game 7 versus Seattle on Sunday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Manson re-aggravated a lower-body injury Wednesday in Game 5 and sat out Game 6 on Friday. He missed 23 games at the end of the regular season with the injury before returning to action in time for Game 1 on April 18. He played only 27 regular-season games this season, scoring twice and adding eight assists.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Manson (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Game 6 versus Seattle on Friday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Manson re-aggravated his injury Wednesday in Game 5. The original injury kept him out of the lineup for the final 23 games of the regular season. Manson was pointless in the first five games of the playoffs, with a minus-three rating, 15 hits and seven blocked shots.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates old injury Manson (lower body) didn't play in the third period of Wednesday's Game 5 loss to the Kraken after aggravating his previous injury, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Manson missed the last 23 games of the regular season with a lower-body injury, and it appears it's cropped up again. The 31-year-old defenseman had two hits and a blocked shot in 8:27 of ice time Wednesday. While it's unclear if Manson will play in Friday's Game 6, the Avalanche will get a boost on the blue line with Cale Makar set to return from a suspension.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Baugh: END 1: The Avalanche are tied 1-1 with Seattle.... - The Athletic END 1: The Avalanche are tied 1-1 with Seattle. Rough first period back for Josh Manson (two penalties) but the penalty kill looked maybe as...

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Playing in Game 1 Manson (lower body) will be in action versus Seattle for Tuesday's Game 1 matchup, Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater reports.

Impact Manson has played in just seven of a possible 62 games since the start of December. In those contests, the defenseman produced at a decent clip with four assists, 11 shots and a plus-12 rating. With Manson back in the lineup, Erik Johnson figures to be relegated to a spot in the press box.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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