OCTOBER 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ROSS COLTON #20 - CENTER - COLORADO AVALANCHE
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Avalanche F Ross Colton out 6-8 weeks with broken foot Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton will miss six-to-eight weeks with a broken foot, coach Jared Bednar announced Wednesday.Colton, the t...
Avalanche deal with another injury with team's leading scorer Ross Colton sidelined by a broken foot
The Colorado Avalanche will be without their leading goal scorer Ross Colton for at least six weeks after he broke his foot blocking a shotOCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out at least six weeks Colton is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to a broken foot, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports Wednesday.
Impact That brings an unfortunate disruption to Colton's tremendous start to the campaign -- he has eight goals and nine points through 10 appearances. Colton was seeing time on the top line because the Avalanche have been dealing with a ton of forward injuries. Now that Colton is among those on the shelf, Nikolai Kovalenko might start playing alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen -- though Kovalenko will likely concede that role once Jonathan Drouin (upper body), who hasn't played since Oct. 9 but is now day-to-day, is ready to return.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Set to miss significant time Head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that he expects Colton (foot) to miss "significant time," Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Impact While Bednar doesn't yet have a clear return timetable for Colton, it sounds as though the 28-year-old will be out for an extended period after landing on injured reserve Tuesday. Colton's injury adds to a lengthy list of absences for the Avalanche, and T.J. Tynan was called up Wednesday to provide additional depth. Nikolai Kovalenko and Ivan Ivan are also candidates to see increased roles while Colton is unavailable.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on IR Colton (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Colton suffered the injury in Monday's 5-2 loss to Chicago. He has compiled eight goals, one assist, 37 shots on net, nine blocked shots and 28 hits across 10 appearances this season. A timetable for Colton's return is unclear, but he will miss at least the next two games following his placement on the IR list. If Jonathan Drouin (upper body) and Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) remain out versus Tampa on Wednesday, Nikolai Kovalenko could move up to the top line, and Ivan Ivan could get an increase in power-play time.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Injured on Monday Colton is facing an extended absence after blocking a shot and injuring his foot in Monday's matchup versus Chicago, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Impact Colton was seen leaving the game in a walking boot, and head coach Jared Bednar said "He's going to miss some time." The injury comes at an inopportune time for Colton and the Avalanche alike -- the left-shot forward leads the team in goals with eight. The Avalanche are dealing with multiple injuries to its forward group, so expect the club to bring a player up from AHL Colorado to replace Colton on the roster in the interim.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Sunday's win Colton scored a goal on six shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.
Impact Colton didn't miss time after exiting Thursday's game following a slash to the hand. He didn't look any worse for wear either -- his six shots were a team high, and he scored for the second game in a row. The 28-year-old winger is up to eight goals, one assist, 34 shots on net, 27 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over nine appearances. Colton should continue to fill in on the top line until Jonathan Drouin (upper body) or Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) is cleared to return.
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 winOCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go Colton (hand) will play Sunday against Ottawa, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Colton won't miss additional action after being injured in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah. He has generated seven goals, one assist, 28 shots on net and 25 hits through eight appearances this season. Colton will play on the top line and first power-play unit versus the Senators.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Justus Annunen leads Avalanche to fourth straight win with 5-1 rout of Utah
Justus Annunen had 25 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Hockey Club 5-1 for their fourth straight winOCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with hand injury Colton couldn't return to Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah after taking a slash to the hand in the second period, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Impact There was no update on Colton's status from head coach Jared Bednar. That leaves Colton in the day-to-day category heading into a back-to-back versus the Senators on Sunday and the Blackhawks on Monday.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with upper-body injury Colton (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus Utah.
Impact Colton scored a power-play goal on three shots in 11:07 of ice time prior to his exit. He joins a growing list of injured Avalanche forwards, though it's not yet known how much time he might miss. Prior to his injury, Colton has been filling in on the Avalanche's top line and first power-play unit, which has led to him producing seven goals and one assist over eight appearances.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Tape Room: Ross Colton | NHL.com Checking the tape on Ross Colton, and how he fits with MacKinnon and Rantanen
OCTOBER 22 • NHL.COM
Another two-goal game Colton scored twice on four shots and added two hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
Impact Colton scored twice for the second game in a row. He opened the scoring with a power-play marker and added another at even strength about 10 minutes later. The 28-year-old has six goals, one assist, 22 shots on net, 20 hits and a minus-2 rating through six contests. He's thriving in a top-line role alongside Nathan MacKinnon, and Colton has a good chance to stay in that spot until the Avalanche get some injured forwards back.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Ross Colton stepping up for Avalanche, relishing top linemates
The Colorado Avalanche, rattled by injuries and a subpar defensive performance, have not had an ideal start to the seasonOCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ross Colton nets 2 goals as Avalanche top Sharks Ross Colton scored twice and Cale Makar added one goal and two assists as the visiting Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 o...
OCTOBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ross Colton nets 2 goals as Avalanche top Sharks Ross Colton scored twice and Cale Makar added one goal and two assists as the visiting Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 o...
OCTOBER 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Colton scores twice, Annunen makes 25 saves to help Avalanche beat winless Sharks 4-1
Ross Colton scored twice, Justus Annunen made 25 saves in his first start of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the winless San Jose Sharks 4-1 on SundayOCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps rolling with two goals Colton scored twice on five shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Ducks.
Impact Colton led the comeback charge in the third period, scoring the game-tying goal on the power play and adding a go-ahead tally at even strength. The 28-year-old has steadily moved up the lineup with the Avalanche managing multiple injuries to forwards. Colton has four goals, one assist, 18 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-3 rating through five contests. The physical forward has earned three of his points with the man advantage, and if he can keep his power-play production strong, he could be setting the tone for a career year.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
MacKinnon scores in OT to lift Avalanche past Ducks 4-3 for 1st win
Nathan MacKinnon scored with 40.1 seconds left on the clock in overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 for their first win of the seasonOCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets power-play goal Colton scored a power-play goal on four shots, doled out five hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.
Impact Colton has two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net, 17 hits and a minus-4 rating through four contests this season. The 28-year-old remained on the second line Wednesday, and with injuries once again piling up for the Avalanche, he could stay in that role for a while. Colton's offense isn't always consistent, but he can chip in with shots and hits in spades while playing in the top six.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Bruins hold on for 5-3 win, Avalanche drop 4 in a row to start season for 1st time since 1998-99
David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm scored 13 seconds apart in the second period as the Boston Bruins beat Colorado 5-3, sending the Avalanche to their fourth straight lossOCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Produces two points in loss Colton scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact Colton had a power-play assist in the second period and an even-strength goal in the third. The 28-year-old forward was held off the scoresheet in the season opener Wednesday versus the Golden Knights. Colton has a chance to play in a top-six role as long as Jonathan Drouin (upper body) is out. In the long run, Colton can be a useful forward in fantasy thanks to his physicality, especially after producing a career-high 40 points over 80 regular-season outings last year.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Marchenko, Chinakhov and Monahan each have 3 points as Blue Jackets beat Avalanche 6-4
Kirill Marchenko and Yegor Chinakhov scored in a three-goal second period for Columbus, and the Blue Jackets beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hands out helper in loss Colton supplied an assist, five hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.
Impact Colton snapped a three-game dry spell with the helper. He's up to four points, 12 shots on net, 27 hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over seven playoff contests. Colton remains in a third-line role, and he's see more limited usage in the postseason. The 27-year-old can offer supplementary offense and plenty of physicality.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
