Avalanche's Nikita Prishchepov: Activated, sent down
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Prishchepov (undisclosed) was activated from non-roster injured reserve and assigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.
Prishchepov was hurt during training camp but is now healthy enough to play. He'll likely spend a majority of the campaign with the Eagles. He failed to record a point in 10 NHL appearances during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Avalanche's Nikita Prishchepov: Lands on injured, non-roster list
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Prishchepov was designated for non-roster, injured reserve Monday with an undisclosed injury.
Prishchepov played in 10 regular-season games for the Avalanche last year but failed to register a point. The 21-year-old winger managed 10 hits, four shots on goal and two blocked shots while averaging a mere 6:22 of ice time in those outings. Once the Russian is given the green light to return, he will likely be reassigned to AHL Colorado to start the 2025-26 campaign.
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Avalanche's Nikita Prishchepov: Dropped to minors
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Prishchepov was loaned to AHL Colorado on Monday.
Prishchepov hasn't earned a point in 10 NHL outings this season while posting four shots on goal, two blocked shots and 10 hits. He has two goals and four assists in 12 minor-league appearances during the 2024-25 campaign. Prishchepov's return to the AHL may bode well for the availability of Nikolai Kovalenko (undisclosed) ahead of Tuesday's game versus Pittsburgh.
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Avalanche's Nikita Prishchepov: Rejoins NHL club
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Prishchepov was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.
Prishchepov was sent to the minors Sunday but will rejoin the Avalanche after a brief stint in the AHL. He's made seven appearances for the Avalanche this year, tallying 10 hits and two blocked shots while averaging 7:10 of ice time.
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Avalanche's Nikita Prishchepov: Headed back to minors
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Prishchepov was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.
Prishchepov has played in the Avs' last six contests, generating four shots, nine hits and one block while averaging 7:18 of ice time. Unfortunately for the 20-year-old winger, the team is about to get some reinforcements from the infirmary, as Jonathan Drouin (upper body) and Miles Wood (upper body) are set to return along with Valeri Nichushkin (suspension). As such, Prishchepov figures to stay in the minors for a while this time around.
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Avalanche's Nikita Prishchepov: Rejoining NHL club
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Prishchepov was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.
Prishchepov was sent to the AHL on Monday but will rejoin the Avalanche after a brief stint with the Eagles. The 20-year-old has made five NHL appearances this year, tallying eight hits, three shots on goal and a blocked shot while averaging 7:52 of ice time.
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Avalanche's Nikita Prishchepov: Sent back down
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Prishchepov was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.
Prishchepov has played in three straight games for the Avalanche, racking up six hits, three shots on net and a plus-1 rating. He continues to move between levels with the team hurting for forward depth, though that may change once Jonathan Drouin (upper body), Miles Wood (upper body) or Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) returns.
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Avalanche's Nikita Prishchepov: Called up Monday
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Prishchepov was recalled by the Avalanche on Monday.
Prishchepov made his NHL debut Saturday against Nashville and logged three hits and two shots on goal in 13:30 of ice time. Although he was sent down after the loss to the Predators, he'll rejoin the Avalanche as the team continues to deal with several injuries.
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Avalanche's Nikita Prishchepov: Recalled by Colorado
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Prishchepov was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday.
Prishchepov hasn't yet made his NHL debut, but he'll join the injury-plagued Avalanche ahead of their road game in Nashville on Saturday. He's made six appearances in the AHL to begin the season, racking up a goal and three assists while posting a plus-3 rating.
Prishchepov signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Colorado on Sunday.
Prishchepov generated 22 goals and 67 points in 63 regular-season games with QMJHL Victoriaville in 2023-24. He added three goals and eight assists in 14 playoff contests. The 20-year-old forward is expected to play for AHL Colorado this campaign.
