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The Colorado Avalanche have reassigned forward Gavin Brindley back to their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. The move brings the Avalanche down to 21 players on their 23-man active roster.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Colorado Avalanche Recall Gavin Brindley

The Colorado Avalanche announced that forward Gavin Brindley has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Per Puckpedia’s tracking, the Avalanche had just 21 players on its 23-man active roster.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 27

Avalanche Have One Final Roster Decision That Just Got Much Harder

The Colorado Avalanche are entering the final days of the preseason with Gavin Brindley appearing to have the inside track on one of the final spots in the lineup.

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Avalanche Have One Player Who Needs Big Training Camp

It is about time for the NHL and hockey season to begin which means training camps are getting set to open within the next week and a half or so. And with training camps getting ready to open, it means that there are going to be battles for roster spots to pay attention to.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 18

Avalanche’s Stanley Cup window is shrinking fast with The Athletic’s NHL Pipeline Rankings

The Colorado Avalanche are getting a reality check, as the club looks to build a championship team. Colorado is getting ranked dead last at no. 32 in the NHL, in The Athletic’s new pipeline rankings for 2026.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Blue Jackets Promote Trent Vogelhuber To NHL Staff

The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially announced the promotion of Trent Vogelhuber, head coach of the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters, to an assistant coaching role on Rick Bowness‘ NHL staff.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Gavin Brindley

The offseason has only just begun, and the Colorado Avalanche have a lot on their plates. Staring down salary cap uncertainty and a major extension, the team is looking to restructure its depth in a way that makes sense and gives them cap flexibility.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Avalanche Reassign Gavin Brindley

The Avalanche announced following Thursday night’s win over the Jets that they’ve reassigned right-winger Gavin Brindley to AHL Colorado. Brindley, 21, has not yet played in the AHL this season but was sent to the Eagles for a few hours at the trade deadline to make him eligible for reassignment down the stretch.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Avalanche’s Gavin Brindley to make return after missing 10 games

The Colorado Avalanche are set to welcome center Gavin Brindley back to the lineup for the first time in 10 games when they take on the Florida Panthers on home ice on Thursday night. Brindley last played on Nov.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9

Avalanche forward Gavin Brindley set to return after nine-game absence

Brindley last played in Colorado’s Nov. 20 contest against the New York Rangers.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 22

Avalanche rookie Gavin Brindley suffers major blow with injury update

The Colorado Avalanche will be without one of their most recent signings for at least a few weeks.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 20

Avalanche’s Brindley did not return did not return to game vs. Rangers

The Colorado Avalanche lost one of their forwards on Thursday night, as center Gavin Brindley exited the game against the New York Rangers, after taking a hit and promptly leaving the bench. The 21-year-old did not return to the bench for the remainder of the first period.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Avalanche Notebook: Gavin Brindley & Scott Wedgewood Sign Extenstions

It’s been a busy week for the Colorado Avalanche as they are on a five-game winning streak, along with signing not one, but two extensions in recent days.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / November 13

Pair of Jacks winning the card game: Roslovic scores in OT again, Edmonton Oilers win 2–1

The bags were packed after the Edmonton Oilers’ comeback 5–4 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night, as the team prepared to embark on a marathon seven-game Eastern Conference road trip.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Avalanche re-sign offseason acquisition to 2-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche made some solid moves this offseason to prepare for the 2025-26 campaign. One was a trade meant to be a salary dump, as the Avalanche sent Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Avalanche’s Gavin Brindley signs two-year extension

The Colorado Avalanche just locked up one of their young pieces for at least a couple years, as the team announced Tuesday that they have agreed to a two-year contract extension with forward Gavin Brindley.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 10

NHL roundup: Gavin Brindley's OT goal pushes Avalanche past Canucks

Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Sunday night. Brindley carried the puck into the Vancouver end and put a shot on Kevin Lankinen, who couldn't corral the rebound.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 10

Gavin Brindley's OT goal lifts Avalanche past Canucks

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 4

Western Conference injuries: Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes returns to lineup

Jesse Montano: Colorado Avalanche injury updates: Forward Gabriel Landeskog was given a maintenance day. Defenseman Sam Girard is a possibility for this weekend.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27, 2025

Avalanche Trade Coyle, Wood to Blue Jackets for Brindley & Picks

The Colorado Avalanche have traded veterans Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for highly touted forward prospect Gavin Brindley, a third-round pick in 2025, and a conditional second-round pick in 2027.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3, 2024

Blue Jackets place promising prospect on injured reserve

The Blue Jackets have placed a promising prospect on injured reserve to start the season after he suffered a broken finger.

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NHL News / Hockey Patrol / August 22, 2024

Maple Leafs walk away as major winners in Rutger McGroarty trade: Amazing news for Nicholas Moldenhauer

Nicholas Moldenhauer is about to see a lot more playing time now that Rutger McGroarty has been traded from Winnipeg to the Pittsburgh Penguins. During the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Nicholas Moldenhauer was selected as the 95th overall pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs.