Avalanche make massive roster changes that leave fans guessing
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Fans have been stunned after the Colorado Avalanche's most recent preseason roster moves, which have completely turned expectations on their head as the team gears up for the start of the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
The Avalanche announced more roster cuts following their preseason win against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.
Avalanche make massive roster changes.
As the Avalanche approach the start of a new season, the team has made several key roster cuts during training camp.
Sean Behrens, Ivan Ivan, Jayson Megna, and Tristen Nielsen have all been reassigned to the AHL Colorado Eagles.
On Friday, the Avalanche announced that they've reassigned defensemen Saige Weinstein, Hank Kempf, and Connor Kelley to the AHL Colorado Eagles.
Earlier this week, the Avalanche also re-assigned Christian Humphreys to the OHL's Kitchener Rangers, while Max Curran (Edmonton, WHL) and Linus Funck (London, OHL) were returned to their junior teams to continue their development.
The Avalanche have now faced 51 players on their camp roster and will return to the ice Tuesday night for their fourth scheduled preseason game at Ball Arena against the Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado's current preseason roster now sits at 41.
The Avalanche remain flawless in their preseason, maintaining a perfect 3-0 record so far.
As the Avalanche near the end of preseason, the team has shown flashes of chemistry, skill, and depth that hint at an exciting season with a real shot of capturing another Stanley Cup championship.
Their next game against Vegas will go Tuesday night at 6 p.m. MT from Ball Arena.
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