What Happened
The Colorado Avalanche announced the recall of forward Gavin Brindley from the Colorado Eagles of the AHL. The roster adjustment comes after Brindley spent just over a week with the minor league club following his October 22 reassignment. The transaction was prompted by questions regarding Logan O'Connor's availability for the upcoming Saturday game against the Calgary Flames. According to Corey Masisak of The Denver Post, O'Connor missed Friday morning practice to attend the funeral of his father, Myles. O'Connor had recently returned to action from a lower-body injury after being activated from long-term injured reserve.
Key Details
- Gavin Brindley was recalled from the AHL Colorado Eagles.
- Logan O'Connor missed Friday practice for a family funeral.
- The Avalanche play the Calgary Flames on Saturday.
- Brindley has nine points in eight AHL games this month.
- Brindley has one assist in four NHL appearances this season.
What It Means
Brindley earns another opportunity at the NHL level following a strong offensive start in the American Hockey League, where he finished October as the Eagles' leading scorer. His promotion provides immediate depth while O'Connor steps away from the team following a family bereavement, ensuring the Avalanche maintain forward coverage for their upcoming contest.
What's Next
The Avalanche face the Calgary Flames on Saturday, where Brindley is positioned to fill a depth forward role depending on final lineup decisions.