Avalanche's upcoming season success threatened early by stunning preseason injury speculation
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The Colorado Avalanche are facing significant challenges before the season even begins, as shocking preseason injury news involving several of their star players has already put their hopes for a successful campaign in jeopardy.
Although the 2025-26 season hasn't even started, injuries are already emerging as a major concern for the team.
Avalanche enter preseason battling injuries already?
Ryan O'Hara from Mile High Sticking writes that nothing is official until player absences are confirmed on the first day of on-ice training camp on September 8, but with less than a week to go, there are already some potentially significant developments worth noting.
"Brennan Vogt, of Hockey Mountain High and Mile High Hockey, confirmed what had been suspected: Blackwood was indeed participating in drills during the injured players' skate with goaltending coach Jussi Parrkila, without seeing any shots, but any serious movement revealed a painful truth. Pushing off his right leg was a struggle, suggesting a lower-body injury." -O'Hara
What initially appeared to be a lack of effort and a full week-long absence was, in reality, the story of a goaltender pushing through an injury.
"Wedgewood was superb in net last season for Colorado, which eases immediate concerns. The more pressing question is depth, and there Trent Miner enters the conversation. A regular presence at recent optional skates, he now stands as the likely candidate to assume the backup role should Blackwood's recovery extend into the season." -O'Hara
The good news is that Blackwood has been participating in on-ice activity, so he is clearly managing his injury accordingly.
The bigger concern, however, lies with Colorado's all-round depth and whether the team can handle any absences that persist into the regular season or emerge unexpectedly beforehand.
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