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Avalanche place Trent Miner on waivers

A relatively young netminder has just become available. On Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche placed goaltender Trent Miner on waivers. Miner, 25, is now eligible to be claimed by any of the other 31 NHL teams.

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Avalanche Place Trent Miner On Waivers

Avalanche depth goaltender Trent Miner has now fully recovered from the undisclosed preseason injury that landed him on season-opening IR to start the season. Since he’s ready to play, he’s now on waivers, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link).

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Avalanche Activate Mackenzie Blackwood, Reassign Trent Miner

According to a team announcement, the Colorado Avalanche have activated netminder Mackenzie Blackwood from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Avalanche have reassigned goaltender Trent Miner to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / January 10

Trent Miner, Avalanche blank Blue Jackets to run home win streak to 17

Trent Miner made 29 saves to record a shutout in his first career victory, Brent Burns had a season-high two goals and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 in Denver on Saturday.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Blue Jackets Fall to Avalanche Behind Trent Miner’s First Career Win & Shutout

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a tall task on Saturday afternoon. Looking to break their three-game losing streak, they went to Denver to take on the Colorado Avalanche, a team that has yet to lose in regulation at home this season.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Avalanche Recall Taylor Makar, Trent Miner; Place Mackenzie Blackwood On IR

The Avalanche announced they’ve recalled winger Taylor Makar and goaltender Trent Miner from AHL Colorado. Netminder Mackenzie Blackwood was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move with a lower-body issue, per Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Avalance reassign Trent Miner; Scott Wedgewood expected to return

The Colorado Avalanche reassigned goaltender Trent Miner after Sunday’s win over New York. The move clears the way for Scott Wedgewood to return from injury in Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, per Corey Masisak of the Denver Post.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Avalanche place Trent Miner on waivers

A respectable depth goaltender looks to be heading back to the minors. On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche placed goaltender Trent Miner on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 30, 2025

Avalanche sign Trent Miner to two-year contract extension

The Colorado Avalanche announced Monday that the club has signed goaltender Trent Miner to a two-year contract extension. Per PuckPedia, the contract carries a $775,000 average annual value.

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Avalanche Prospect Report: Gulyayev, Weinstein, Miner & More

Welcome to the Colorado Avalanche Prospect Report, April edition. Each month, we will examine Avalanche prospects playing in various leagues and see how they are performing.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 8, 2025

Avalanche reassign Trent Miner

The Colorado Avalanche made a small roster move in the early hours of Saturday morning. Colorado announced they’ve reassigned netminder Trent Miner to their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, leading up to their two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Hockey / January 26, 2025

Eagles Takeaways: Colorado on season-high three game losing streak

The Colorado Eagles started their road trip with two losses to the Henderson Silver Knights. The Colorado Eagles wrapped up their two-game series against the Henderson Silver Knights (VGK), but could not pull out a win.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12, 2025

Avalanche Activate Scott Wedgewood, Reassign Trent Miner

The Colorado Avalanche have activated backup goaltender Scott Wedgewood off of injured reserve. Wedgewood was controversially injured in Colorado’s January 2nd matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, after Sabres forward Zach Benson fell awkwardly on his right leg and then scored seconds later.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 8, 2025

Avalanche’s Trent Miner to make first NHL start Wednesday versus Blackhawks

Wednesday will be a day to remember for Trent Miner of the Colorado Avalanche as the 23-year-old goaltender is set to earn his first-ever NHL start coming against the Chicago Blackhawks, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Hockey / November 21, 2024

Eagles Takeaways: Miner stellar in shootout win

Trent Miner held firm to help Eagles claw back to a 3-2 shootout win in the desert. The Colorado Eagles started a three game road trip with a stop in California, to play the Coachella Valley Firebirds (SEA).

NHL News / The Rink / September 24, 2024

Avalanche lose preseason debut 3–2 to Dallas Stars, Calum Ritchie shines

Well, preseason hockey anyway. The first official (though not-counting) Colorado Avalanche game of the year saw Ball Arena host the Dallas Stars. Avalanche faithful from all-around tuned in to watch most of this game.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / June 30, 2024

Complete Avalanche draft player breakdown

As the 24th pick for the Colorado Avalanche drew near, the anticipation escalated. Reports were floating around the draft floor that General Manager Chris MacFarland was on the phone and meeting with other teams.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / May 28, 2024

Goalie situation is thin for Avalanche

With the departure of Arvid Holm to Sweden and the departure of Ivan Prosvetov, possibly to Russia, things are looking thin for the Colorado Avalanche goaltender depth.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / May 21, 2024

Avalanche Re-Sign Depth Goalie; Two Others Head Overseas

Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland is already getting his off-season work started, even if this move one is pretty…minor. Trent Miner, Colorado’s seventh round pick back in 2019, has been re-signed by the organization to a one-year contract that will run through the 2024-25 season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 21, 2024

Colorado Avalanche re-sign goaltender Trent Miner to one-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche announced Tuesday that the team has re-signed goaltender Trent Miner to a one-year contract through the 2024-25 season. Miner was originally drafted by the Avalanche in the seventh round (No.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Avs Report / March 20, 2024

Gm 59: Miner, Olofsson Help Eagles Breakthrough Against Ads

After a two-game set against Calgary this past Friday and Saturday, the Colorado Eagles had a quick turnaround, hosting the Milwaukee Admirals on Tuesday night.