5 days agoColorado Avalanche center Jonathan Drouin (lower body) exited Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks with a lower-body injury. Drouin was able to log just over six minutes of ice time and held a -1 rating before exiting. Over his past three contests, Drouin has not tallied a point. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to Thursday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. If Drouin were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect Miles Wood or Jimmy Vesey to draw into the starting lineup. Ross Colton will likely move up to the second offensive line. Through 43 games this season, Drouin has found the back of the net 11 times and added 26 helpers. The 30-year-old has added 56 total shots on goal and just 14 hits and 12 blocks.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jesse Montano
3 months agoColorado Avalanche winger Jonathan Drouin (upper body) will not play in Wednesday's contest against Chicago. Drouin is dealing with a lingering upper-body injury and will come out of the lineup just four games after returning from a five-week absence. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar hopes to have Drouin available again on Thursday versus Minnesota. Health issues have limited Drouin to only nine appearances in 2024-25. He's played well when in the lineup, producing three goals and five assists. With Drouin sidelined on Wednesday, Artturi Lehkonen might return to top-line duty, while Ross Colton is another potential option.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Corey Masisak
3 months agoColorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Winnipeg. He has recovered from an upper-body injury, which has kept Drouin out for 16 games. Overall, Drouin has been limited to just five appearances in 2024-25. He has bagged two goals and two assists. The silky winger will link up with Ross Colton and Mikko Rantanen on the second line for Tuesday's game. Ivan Ivan (upper body) will come out of the lineup against the Jets.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 months agoColorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (upper body) faces another spell on the sidelines. On Wednesday, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced that Drouin is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. The silky forward has already missed a large chunk of the season with an upper-body problem, skating in only a handful of games. He has recorded two goals and two assists in five outings. Replacing Drouin in the top six on Monday versus Tampa Bay, Ivan Ivan scored two goals in an 8-2 loss. He will remain on the second line Wednesday night versus Vegas, giving Ivan additional fantasy value.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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