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Concussion injury forces him to IR
Winchester (concussion) has been placed on injured reserve, Marc Moser of AltitudeTV reports.Winchester continues to deal with concussion symptoms following a head injury that he sustained in a preseason game last year against Calgary that ultimately wiped out his entire 2014-15 regular-season campaign. He is out indefinitely.
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Avs' Winchester Cleared For Camp
Winchester (concussion) hasn't officially been cleared to participate in training camp practices, but appears to be fully healthy, Drew Spevak of ESPN Denver reports.After signing a two-year deal with the Avalanche last summer, Winchester didn't play a single game in his first season in Colorado after suffering a concussion in the preseason and experiencing multiple setbacks in his recovery. It sounds like he was able to demonstrate some progress after the season ended, so he'll be back in the fold to audition for a role on the Avs' energy line. The 31-year-old scored nine goals and 18 points and earned 32 PIM in his last full NHL season in 2013-14 with the Panthers.
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Avs' Winchester Done For Season
Coach Patrick Roy confirmed Winchester (concussion) won't return this season.
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Avs' Winchester Shakes Post-Concussion Symptoms
Winchester (concussion) was cleared to travel with the Avalanche during their road trip, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.
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Avs' Winchester Could Be Done For Year
Coach Patrick Roy suggested Tuesday that the Avalanche could shut Winchester (concussion) down for the remainder of the season, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports. "He's not doing well," Roy said of the injured winger.
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Avs' Winchester Practicing With Team
Winchester (concussion) resumed practicing with his Avalanche teammates during their ongoing three-game road trip, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.
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Vision Problems Lingering For Avs' Winchester
Winchester (concussion) continues to experience vision problems, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.The concussion symptoms have been bothering Winchester since early October, after he suffered the head injury during the preseason. Until he enjoys an extended stretch without any setbacks in his recovery, Winchester will likely be limited to working out on his own.
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Avs' Winchester Appears To Have Suffered Setback
Winchester appears to have suffered a setback in his recovery from a concussion, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.After taking contact in practices earlier this week, Winchester was donning an orange non-contact sweater at Thursday's morning skate, a sign that he's noticed a downgrade in his recovery. The fact that the Avs haven't shut down his on-ice activities entirely offers some encouragement, but it no longer looks as though Winchester will be activated in the coming days.
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Avs' Winchester Doubtful For Tuesday
Winchester (concussion) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Sharks, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.Winchester participated in contact drills during Monday's practice, but apparently the team isn't quite comfortable with his game yet, so he's expected to make his return Thursday against the Islanders.
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Avs' Winchester Expected To Play Tuesday
Winchester (concussion) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.Winchester hasn't played since suffering a concussion during the preseason, but participated in contact drills in Monday's practice, and is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday against the Sharks.