The Colorado Avalanche announced their first round of cuts this morning. This means it’s time to this year’s Avalanche Cut Tracker as we keep a running list of the cuts until the Avalanche get all the way down to the 23-player opening night roster.
September 19
J.C. Beaudin (Colorado Eagles) – 54
Matthew Boucher (Colorado Eagles) – 53
Kevin Davis (Colorado Eagles) – 52
Nolan De Jong (Colorado Eagles) – 51
Josh Dickinson (Colorado Eagles) – 50
Grayson Downing (Colorado Eagles) – 49
Nick Henry (Regina Pats, WHL) – 48
Julien Nantel (Colorado Eagles) – 47
Turner Ottenbreit (Colorado Eagles) – 46
Brandon Saigeon (Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL) – 45
September 24
*Joe Cannata (Colorado Eagles) – 44
September 26
*Andrew Agozzino (Colorado Eagles) – 43
Josh Anderson (Colorado Eagles) – 42
Travis Barron (Colorado Eagles) – 41
*Mason Geertsen (Colorado Eagles) – 40
A.J. Greer (Colorado Eagles) – 39
*Scott Kosmachuk (Colorado Eagles) – 38
Spencer Martin (Colorado Eagles) – 37
Nicolas Meloche (Colorado Eagles) – 36
September 27
Sergei Boikov (Colorado Eagles) – 35
Pavel Francouz (Colorado Eagles) – 34
*Ryan Graves (Colorado Eagles) – 33
Martin Kaut (Colorado Eagles) – 32
Ty Lewis (Colorado Eagles) – 31
Igor Shvyrev (Colorado Eagles) – 30
Cody Bass released from his PTO – 29
* – player requires waivers
0 Comments (4 conversations)
bjjones05
I was hoping they’d give Saigeon another game. He looked less lost than others who are still on the roster.
Of the early cuts, Saigeon was certainly the only surprise.
Jwpepper
Not too surprised/bothered by the cut itself, but it seems kinda crazy he’s headed back to juniors.
Frank0779
did Matt Boucher cet a contract ?
Jose
Once a player goes back to juniors (Saigon) what is the chance or process for him to be called up to AHL etc.?
B
Why is Josh Anderson not on this list yet?
Couple reasons are likely. Avs play next two games on the road and team don’t typically make veterans travel early in the preseason. Also the defense is where they’ve had a slew of camp injuries so having the extra body around is nice.
Nels
Must be the same reasons for Geertsen staying, cuz peeeeeuuuuuw. He’s not as bad as Anderson though, which is hard to write as my last name is also Anderson and he is making us all look bad.
Jose
Nels–I completely agree with you. My question is “how much is attitude and how much is a skill problem.
Nels
Bednar doesn’t like his speed? I’m sad to see Nick Henry go.