Avalanche's Mikhail Maltsev: Clears waivers

Maltsev cleared waivers and was sent to AHL Colorado on Monday, Brennan Vogt of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Maltsev appeared in three preseason games, getting off one shot and picking up a minor penalty. He was scoreless in 18 NHL games last season had 48 points (17 goals) over 56 games with the Eagles.