Avalanche cut roster to 25 as Hughes secures opening night spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche finalized their roster cuts on September 28, trimming 12 players, leaving 25 on the roster. Coach Jared Bednar confirmed that T.J. Hughes earned a spot after impressing in training camp and will start on the top power-play unit. Injury concerns remain for players like Trent Miner, Logan O’Connor, and Zachary L’Heureux. As the team prepares for opening night, they are likely to carry 22 skaters to accommodate Hughes and others without exposing them to waivers. The final roster is due by 3 p.m. MT Monday.
- •Avalanche cut 12 players, reducing roster to 25.
- •T.J. Hughes makes the opening night roster after strong camp.
- •Injuries affect availability for Miner, O’Connor, and L’Heureux.
- •Team likely to carry 22 skaters due to roster implications.
- •Final roster submissions are due by 3 p.m. MT Monday.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Avalanche Practice: Hughes Locks Up a Spot; O’Connor, L’Heureux Injured
"Jared Bednar said last week that he intended to have the Colorado Avalanche’s roster fully finalized for Sunday’s practice after […]
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