Pavel and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft were acquired by Nashville from Colorado on Saturday in exchange for Juuso Parssinen and a 2026 seventh-round selection.
Pavel has two assists and 16 PIM in 14 outings with AHL Colorado in 2024-25. The 24-year-old has appeared in two career NHL games but hasn't recorded a point at that level.
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Avalanche's Ondrej Pavel: Heads to minors
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Pavel (undisclosed) was assigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.
Pavel had been dealing with an injury during training camp, but his demotion suggests he should be available to play soon. The 24-year-old forward earned six goals and 10 points in 61 games with AHL Colorado during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Avalanche's Ondrej Pavel: Not playing Saturday
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Pavel (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's preseason finale against Utah, according to Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.
Pavel didn't see any exhibition action after getting injured in the 2024 Rookie Faceoff. He could begin the 2024-25 campaign on season-opening injured reserve before heading to AHL Colorado once he's healthy.
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Avalanche's Ondrej Pavel: Sustains injury at Rookie Faceoff
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Pavel sustained an undisclosed injury at the Rookie Faceoff and is considered out "for now," Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports reports.
Pavel doesn't have a specific timeline, but it doesn't appear to be a significant injury. The 24-year-old winger has played in just two NHL games, though he'll be in competition for a bottom-six spot once he's cleared to play preseason games.
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Avalanche's Ondrej Pavel: Sent to AHL
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Pavel was loaned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.
Pavel saw fourth-line action Wednesday in the Avalanche's 7-2 win over Detroit. He played 5:13 and had two shots on goal. Pavel has played two games at the NHL level, making his NHL debut Nov. 7 versus New Jersey. The 23-year-old had only three goals and seven points in 48 games at the AHL level before his recall.
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Avalanche's Ondrej Pavel: Joining NHL roster
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Pavel was called up from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.
Pavel's promotion will likely see him thrust into the lineup against Detroit on Wednesday. The 23-year-old winger's stint will likely be short, as he figures to be dropped to the minors as soon as Casey Mittelstadt can join the Avalanche after being acquired from Buffalo on Wednesday.
