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Avalanche assign six waiver clearances to Colorado Eagles, set 20-player roster

Colorado also places L'Heureux and O'Connor on injured reserve as it carries 11 forwards, seven defencemen and two goaltenders.

Hockey.comSep 28, 2026

File photo: Colorado Avalanche forward Logan O'Connor, No. 25, skates towards Winnipeg Jets defenceman Mario Ferraro during a pre-season game in Winnipeg on Sept. 21, 2026. — Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche reassigned Wyatt Aamodt, Adam Beckman, Vinnie Hinostroza, Fabian Lysell, Keaton Middleton and Tristen Nielsen to their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, after all six cleared waivers, the club announced Monday.

Colorado placed Zachary L'Heureux and Logan O'Connor on injured reserve retroactive to Sept. 21. It designated Taylor Makar, Georgii Merkulov and Trent Miner as injured non-roster.

The Avalanche set their active roster at 20 players: 11 forwards, seven defencemen and two goaltenders.

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