Wagner was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Friday.
Wagner has spent most of this season in the NHL, and he remained with the Avalanche for Thursday's game against San Jose despite recently clearing waivers. However, he hasn't had a significant impact this year, totaling one goal, 47 hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-7 rating while averaging 6:55 of ice time over 23 appearances. Even if he rejoins the Avalanche at some point, it seems unlikely that the 33-year-old will be a reliable fantasy contributor.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: On NHL roster
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Wagner is still on the Avalanche's NHL roster Thursday despite clearing waivers, per the NHL media site.
Wagner has a goal in 22 appearances with the Avalanche in 2024-25. He also has a goal in five outings with AHL Colorado.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Waived by Colorado
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Wagner was placed on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Wagner has accounted for one goal, seven PIM, 22 shots, nine blocks, 46 hits and a minus-7 rating through 22 appearances. If he clears waivers, Wagner will report to AHL Colorado.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Called up Monday
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Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.
Wagner was sent to the minors Sunday but will return to the NHL following a brief stint with AHL Colorado. Over 14 appearances with the Avalanche this year, he's recorded a goal, 30 hits and six blocked shots while averaging 7:01 of ice time.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Summoned from minors
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Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Thursday.
Wagner was sent down to the AHL on Nov. 15 and had one goal in five games before his recall. Wagner played 12 games with the Avalanche before he was placed on waivers and had a goal, 25 hits and seven PIM. Colorado placed Miles Wood on injured reserve in a corresponding move.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Placed on waivers
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The Avalanche placed Wagner on waivers Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
The Avalanche are expected to activate Valeri Nichushkin from suspension ahead of Friday's game versus Washington. A move was needed to free up a roster spot, and Wagner was the odd man out. Wagner had a goal in 12 games with the Avs this season and will likely be sent to AHL Colorado, should he pass through waivers.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Opens scoring in win
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Wagner scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.
Wagner picked up his first point of the season when he scored just 2:28 into the game. The 33-year-old forward has added 11 shots on net, 20 hits, seven PIM and a minus-4 rating over eight appearances. He continues to play as the Avalanche wait for injured forwards to recover, but it's unclear where he'll fit in once the team is healthier. Wagner is unlikely to see anything more than fourth-line usage.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Rises to NHL
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Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.
Wagner has drawn into two games this season, picking up three shots on goal, three hits and two PIM. The 33-year-old winger could get a longer look until the Avalanche get some injured forwards back, as Calum Ritchie was sent back to OHL Oshawa in a corresponding move.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Sent back down
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Wagner was sent down to AHL Colorado on Monday.
Wagner was called up by the Avalanche on Sunday, but he didn't see the ice in the team's win over San Jose. He'll head back to the AHL a day later, where he should see more consistent playing time.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Recalled Sunday
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Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Sunday.
Wagner will get another look with the Avalanche after Jonathan Drouin (upper body) was officially placed on IR. The 33-year-old Wagner played two games with Colorado earlier this year, averaging 6:36 of ice time with no points.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Sent down Monday
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Wagner was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.
Wagner was reassigned to the Eagles after Monday's 6-2 loss to the Islanders along with Ivan Ivan. It's unclear whether the move is a result of Wagner's performance, or for cap-related reasons. The 33-year-old didn't register a point in two contests with the Avalanche.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Called up Saturday
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Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday.
While he failed to make the Avs' opening-night roster, Wagner will rejoin the NHL squad with Jonathan Drouin (upper body) set to miss a few games. Wagner, who had a goal and an assist in 13 regular-season outings in 2023-24, figures to fill a fourth-line role in Saturday's contest against Columbus.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Drops to AHL
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Wagner was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Tuesday.
Wagner cleared waivers Sunday and remained on the roster an extra day. He'll now head to the minors, but the veteran forward could be back with the NHL club if Ivan Ivan struggles to adjust in a fourth-line role.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Remains on NHL roster
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Wagner is part of Colorado's Opening Night roster that the team released Monday.
Wagner was placed on waivers Saturday, but he'll remain on Colorado's roster ahead of the regular season. The 33-year-old appeared in 13 NHL games for the Avalanche last year, and it's possible he heads to the minors at some point.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Hits waiver wire Saturday
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Wagner was placed on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
The 33-year-old played 13 regular-season games with the Avalanche in 2023-24, scoring once and adding an assist. Wagner also saw action in 21 AHL regular-season contests, finding the back of the net eight times while adding six assists.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Elevated from minors
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Wagner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.
Wagner will likely serve as an emergency depth option, rather than actually getting into the lineup against the Jets for Game 5 on Tuesday. With the Eagles eliminated from the Calder Cup playoffs, Wagner may not be the last player added to the Avs' roster ahead of Tuesday's matchup.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Dropped to minors
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Wagner was sent down to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.
Wagner passed through waivers Tuesday in order to make him available for the Eagles' playoff matchup with AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday. Even though Wagner was a healthy scratch for the Avs' first two postseason contests, he will likely come back up to the NHL ahead of Game 3 versus Winnipeg on Friday.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Hits waivers
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Wagner was placed on waivers Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Wagner will probably remain with the Avalanche for Tuesday's Game 2 matchup versus Winnipeg. He will likely serve as a healthy scratch for a second straight outing. Wagner had one goal, one assist, 16 shots on net and 30 hits in 13 NHL contests during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Brought up from minors
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Wagner was summoned from AHL Colorado on Saturday.
Wagner played in 13 contests with the Avalanche during the regular season, picking up one goal, one assist, 16 shots on net and 30 hits. With Jonathan Drouin (lower body) out for Colorado's first-round series against Winnipeg, Wagner or Joel Kiviranta could play in Game 1 on Sunday.
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Avalanche's Chris Wagner: Heads to AHL
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Wagner was sent to AHL Colorado on Wednesday, according to Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.
Wagner has a goal and an assist in 13 games with the Avalanche this season. His return to the minors might indicate that Mikko Rantanen (concussion) will be ready to return Saturday versus Winnipeg.
