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Colorado Avalanche preseason and early regular season
Overview
The Colorado Avalanche entered the 2026-27 preseason with a focus on roster management and player health. To comply with Collective Bargaining Agreement regulations regarding veteran exhibition appearances, head coach Jared Bednar implemented a rotation for veteran players. During this period, defenseman Cale Makar participated in training camp drills while rehabilitating a lower-body injury.
The team finished the preseason with a 2-2 record, including a 4-1 win over the Utah Mammoth and a 5-2 victory in their finale against the Winnipeg Jets. The preseason finale also marked the first appearances for Nathan MacKinnon and Makar. Following the preseason, the Avalanche finalized roster cuts, sending several players to the Colorado Eagles and navigating salary cap constraints.
After starting the regular season undefeated with wins against the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues, the team's momentum slowed. Following losses to the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils, the Avalanche held a 5-4-1 record. Head coach Bednar noted the team appeared ‘slow and unenergetic,’ citing struggles with defensive intensity and puck battles. Roster adjustments included the reassignment of Gavin Brindley to the AHL to accommodate the return of Logan O’Connor from long-term injured reserve, while veteran Nicolas Roy worked toward returning from a lower-body injury.
Entities
Colorado Avalanche · Jared Bednar · Cale Makar · Winnipeg Jets · Mackenzie Blackwood
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 5 sourcesColorado Avalanche manage roster changes amid slow start
The Colorado Avalanche have reassigned Gavin Brindley to the AHL as they prepare for Logan O’Connor’s return from injury amid a disappointing 5-4-1 start to the season.
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[SPORTS] 5 sourcesColorado Avalanche face Winnipeg Jets to start first road trip
The undefeated Colorado Avalanche begin their first road trip of the season facing the Winnipeg Jets.
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[SPORTS] 5 sourcesColorado Avalanche prepare for St. Louis Blues matchup
The Colorado Avalanche prepare to face the St. Louis Blues following an 8-4 season opener. Captain Gabriel Landeskog reaches 800 career games, while injured forwards O’Connor and L’Heureux remain sidelined.
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[SPORTS] 5 sourcesColorado Avalanche finalize roster cuts ahead of season opener
The Colorado Avalanche are finalizing roster cuts and managing injuries following a 2-2 preseason, preparing for their season opener against the LA Kings.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesColorado Avalanche defeat Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in preseason finale
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in their final preseason game, overcoming an early Jets lead to close out the exhibition schedule.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesColorado Avalanche to debut MacKinnon and Makar in preseason finale
Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are scheduled to make their preseason debuts for the Colorado Avalanche this Friday against the Winnipeg Jets.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesNHL preseason action begins with Sharks injuries and Mammoth loss
NHL preseason games continue as the San Jose Sharks manage several player injuries ahead of their matchup with the Anaheim Ducks, while the Utah Mammoth fell 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesColorado Avalanche prepare for preseason games and roster cuts
The Colorado Avalanche are preparing for preseason games against the Utah Mammoth and Winnipeg Jets, managing roster rotations and player health, including Cale Makar’s injury rehabilitation.
Sources
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