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NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 9
AHL: Springfield Thunderbirds Name 2025-26 Captains
The Springfield Thunderbirds kick off their season on Saturday at home against the Charlotte Checkers with puck drop at 6:05 PM EDT. Today, the Thunderbirds announced their captains for the 2025-26 season, with the full roster set to be revealed later.
Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / July 2
AHL: Springfield Thunderbirds Sign Chris Wagner
The Springfield Thunderbirds last night signed Massachusetts native forward Chris Wagner to a two-year deal. Wagner last season in 44 games with the Colorado Eagles recorded 31 points on 19 goals and 12 assists.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29, 2025
Avalanche reassign Chris Wagner to AHL
The Colorado Avalanche have reassigned forward Chris Wagner to the Colorado Eagles of the AHL. Wagner was recalled last Thursday and did suit up on Saturday night against his former team, the Boston Bruins.
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23, 2025
Avalanche recall Chris Wagner, reassign Ivan Ivan
The Avalanche recalled veteran forward Chris Wagner from AHL Colorado on Thursday, per a team announcement. Rookie Ivan Ivan was sent down in a corresponding transaction, keeping their active roster with one open spot.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
NHL News / Bruins Insider / December 18, 2024
Ex-Boston Bruins Player's Career Reaches New Low After Being Placed On Waivers
Former Boston Bruins winger Chris Wagner's career has hit an all-time low, as he's been placed on waivers by the Colorado Avalanche. If he clears waivers he will be assigned to the AHL's Colorado Eagles.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 17, 2024
Avalanche’s Chris Wagner, Devils’ Justin Dowling placed on waivers
On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche placed forward Chris Wagner on waivers, with New Jersey Devils forward Justin Dowling also being made available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17, 2024
Avalanche Place Chris Wagner On Waivers
The Avalanche have placed forward Chris Wagner on waivers for the third time this season, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. It’s likely Wagner’s departure from the roster tomorrow, one way or another, will be the corresponding move for defenseman Josh Manson’s activation from injured reserve.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28, 2024
Avalanche forward lands on IR for second time this season
He missed seven games from late October to mid-November and was only in his sixth game back from his previous activation.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 14, 2024
Avalanche place forward Chris Wagner on waivers
The Colorado Avalanche announced Thursday that the club has placed right-wing Chris Wagner on waivers. The 33-year-old has appeared in 12 games with the Avalanche this season, with his lone point coming as a game-opening goal in an eventual 6-3 win versus the Seattle Kraken earlier in November.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / November 14, 2024
Ideal Fourth-Line Gritty Center Lands on Waivers: Canadiens Would Be Wise to Pick Him Up
It's always interesting to follow for fans and supporters of the Montreal Canadiens because the team has priority over all players who become available for free.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14, 2024
Avalanche Place Chris Wagner On Waivers
The Avalanche placed forward Chris Wagner on waivers Thursday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Colorado, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The club also papered forwards Ivan Ivan and Nikolai Kovalenko down to the minors, but they’re expected back tomorrow.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / November 14, 2024
Leafs GM Brad Treliving urged to add defensive center after being placed on waivers
Brad Treliving needs to make a change in his bottom six quickly, as a poor performance from several key players has led to a dismal showing.
Colorado Avalanche News / Blade of Steel / November 14, 2024
Colorado Avalanche Surprisingly Place 33 Year Old NHL Veteran on Waivers
The Colorado Avalanche have dealt with more injuries and absences this year than anyone in the NHL, and now they've made a surprise move with veteran Chris Wagner, who is yet to make much of an impact this season.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23, 2024
Avalanche reassign Calum Ritchie to OHL, recall Chris Wagner
Colorado Avalanche forward Calum Ritchie still had three games to play before burning the first year of his entry-level contract but the organization has opted to make its move prematurely.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22, 2024
Avalanche expected to activate defenseman Devon Toews off IR
Colorado placed Toews on IR on Oct. 20, retroactive to Oct. 14, with a lower-body injury. It still isn’t clear when Toews picked up the injury.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20, 2024
Avalanche place forward who broke out last year on IR
He played a hardy 21:25 of ice time in Colorado’s season opener and didn’t seem limited, but hasn’t skated since.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15, 2024
Avalanche reassign veteran right winger
It’s a quick turnaround for the 33-year-old, who played in the Avalanche's last two games after being recalled Saturday.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 23, 2024
Colorado Avalanche place Chris Wagner on waivers
The Colorado Avalanche placed forward Chris Wagner on waivers Tuesday afternoon, according to CapFriendly. The 32-year-old forward has split the 2023-24 season with the Avalanche and their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10, 2024
Avalanche's latest move suggests star forward is nearing a return
While Rantanen has been out for the team’s last two games due to a concussion, Wagner has been with the team for the better part of two weeks.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 3, 2024
Avalanche Re-Sign Veteran Center For One More Season
Chris MacFarland just had a dynamite trade deadline, reshaping his Colorado Avalanche in hopes of a long playoff run. It’s never too early to start thinking about next season, though.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3, 2024
Avalanche sign veteran forward to one-year extension
The Avalanche have signed veteran forward Chris Wagner to a one-year contract extension.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 3, 2024
Avalanche Game 62 Plus/Minus: Wagner Impresses…That’s About It
As with every game, you take the good with the bad, so time to take a look at the pluses and the minuses in the game against the Nashville Predators for the Colorado Avalanche.
Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / September 4, 2020
Bruins' Chris Wagner diagnosed with atrial fibrillation after Game 4 vs. Lightning
An irregularly fast heartbeat is characterized as "atrial fibrillation" and it can increase a person's risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related problems. Luckily, Wagner doesn't believe it will result in long-term effects.
Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / August 30, 2020
Bruins will be without Chris Wagner in do-or-die Game 5 vs. Lightning
The Boston Bruins will be without one of their best fourth-liners in a do-or-die Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday.
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