Avalanche Claim Depth Defenseman From Carolina Hurricanes
The Colorado Avalanche claimed depth defenseman Mike Reilly off waivers, it was announced on Sunday. Reilly, 33, was a member […]
The Colorado Avalanche bolstered their defense by claiming Mike Reilly off waivers on Sunday. The 33-year-old defenseman, who earned his spot with the Carolina Hurricanes, appeared in just eight games this season before winning the Stanley Cup last year. As a 10-year NHL veteran, Reilly currently earns league minimum salary of $850,000 and will become an unrestricted free agent in July.
The Avs recently dressed rookie Alex Gagne for his debut in a game against the Montreal Canadiens, where he played over 11 minutes in the third pairing. However, Colorado is currently without key players Cale Makar, who will be sidelined for two weeks, and Josh Manson, set to miss about two months. Additionally, Noah Juulsen, typically the seventh defenseman, is filling in as a top-four defenseman on the second pair.
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