Gavin Brindley - NHL News & Rumors

Back in AHL Brindley was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Brindley has one assist, four shots on net, two blocked shots and seven hits in five NHL outings for the Avalanche in 2026-27. He also has two goals and nine points in eight AHL appearances this campaign.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Added to NHL roster Brindley was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact This will be Brindley's second stint in the NHL this season. He has one assist, three shots on net and six hits across four games with the Avalanche this year. His recall gives the Avalanche an extra forward if Logan O'Connor (personal) is unavailable Saturday versus the Flames.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to AHL Brindley was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Brindley will return to the Eagles after picking up an assist in his most recent game with the Avalanche. Overall, the 22-year-old forward posted one point, three shots on net and six hits across four appearances. He'll have a chance to return to the big club if the injuries to Zachary L'Heureaux (upper body) and Nicolas Roy (lower body) persist, but Brindley will likely see a much larger role with AHL Colorado this season, where he already has five points across four outings.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Roope Hintz scores in 4th round of shootout as Stars outlast Avalanche 3-2

Roope Hintz scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Dallas Stars beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday night in a game where the Avalanche had two early goals disallowed

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Elevated from AHL Brindley was promoted from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact The addition of Brindley to the NHL roster doesn't bode well for Zachary L'Heureux (upper body) playing Wednesday, especially since the Avalanche would also have the option of dressing seven defensemen. The 22-year-old Brindley produced 13 points over 56 regular-season contests with the Avalanche in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three points for Eagles Brindley scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Colorado's 4-3 shootout win over Abbotsford on Friday.

Impact Brindley has his first big game of the season with this effort. He earned six points in nine AHL regular-season games last year, as well as 13 points over 56 outings for the Avalanche. Heading back to the AHL could be seen as a setback, but Brindley still has enough potential to work his way back to the big club at some point during the year.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche Have One Final Roster Decision That Just Got Much Harder The Colorado Avalanche are entering the final days of the preseason with Gavin Brindley appearing to have the inside track on one of the fin...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Avalanche Forward Gavin Brindley Is Making His Roster Case Early If anyone on the Colorado Avalanche team understands how a training camp opportunity can turn into NHL playing time, it is Gavin Brindley. H...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

Goal, assist in preseason victory Brindley notched a goal, an assist and a plus-1 rating in Sunday's 4-1 preseason win over the Mammoth.

Impact Brindley has an opportunity to seize a more prominent role in 2026-27, as the departures of players such as Valeri Nichushkin and Ross Colton have opened up some ice time in the team's top nine. Furthermore, head coach Jared Bednar said in November of 2025 that he believes Brindley can be a top-six forward in the NHL, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette. As such, Brindley is a player to keep an eye on depending on where he plays in Colorado's lineup this year.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up trio of points Brindley scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Colorado's 7-5 loss to Calgary on Saturday.

Impact Brindley has earned six points over nine outings in the AHL since he lost his NHL spot March 26. The 21-year-old had 13 points over 56 regular-season contests for the Avalanche prior to the demotion. Brindley is in position compete for a full-time NHL job in 2026-27, though he'll need to play at a high level to earn it on a perennial contender.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL Brindley was reassigned to AHL Colorado following Thursday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Brindley was a healthy scratch for Thursday's game. The Avalanche are as healthy as they've been in weeks, so Brindley will find steadier playing time with the Eagles. He was papered down to the AHL on March 6, making him eligible for an AHL playoff run as well.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Called back up Brindley was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact Brindley was sent down earlier Friday, but he'll be called up later in the day, a signal that the move was simply made so he'll be eligible to participate in the AHL playoffs. Across 47 appearances with the Avalanche this year, he's recorded six goals, six assists, 31 hits, 12 blocked shots and eight PIM while averaging 9:51 of ice time.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Brindley was reassigned to the minors Friday, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Brindley has six goals and 12 points in 47 outings with the Avalanche in 2025-26. Joel Kiviranta (concussion) is set to return for Friday's game against Dallas, and the Avalanche acquired Nicolas Roy from Toronto on Thursday. Those were likely factors in the Avalanche's decision to send Brindley to the AHL.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits go-ahead goal Brindley tallied the game-winning goal and placed two shots on net in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Brindley broke the 1-1 tie midway through the third period with a goal that would ultimately stand as the go-ahead tally. With Saturday's twine finder, the 21-year-old forward is up to six goals, 12 points, 53 shots on net and 30 hits across 45 games this season. His goal Saturday snapped a 25-game streak without finding the back of the net and 13-game run without recording a point. The young forward has flashed his potential this season, but remains off the fantasy radar until he earns a larger role with the Avalanche.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makar scores 2 goals as NHL-leading Avalanche beat Blackhawks 3-1

Gavin Brindley scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Avalanche reward defenseman Sam Malinski's breakout season with a 4-year extension

Sam Malinski’s breakout season has been rewarded by the Colorado Avalanche signing the defenseman to a four-year extension

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Two helpers against former club Brindley picked up two assists in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Facing the team that selected him 34th overall in the 2023 Draft, Brindley snapped an 11-game point drought by having a hand in a pair of Brent Burns tallies, including the GWG in the first period. Brindley has shown occasional glimpses of upside in his first full season in the NHL, and through his first 31 games with Colorado he's managed five goals and 11 points with 37 shots on net, 25 hits and a plus-8 rating.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Avalanche - January 10, 2026

JANUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Trent Miner records 1st NHL shutout as Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 4-0 for 17th straight home win

Brent Burns scored twice, Trent Miner made 29 saves for his first NHL shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday for their 17th straight home...

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

In Sunday lineup Brindley (lower body) will play Sunday against the Panthers, according to the NHL Media site.

Impact Brindley was injured during Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Blues and missed Saturday's contest against the Hurricanes as a result. It will be just a one game absence for the 21-year-old as he is set to return for Sunday's battle with the Panthers. He has registered nine points (five goals, four assists) in 27 games played.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Brindley (lower body) will miss Saturday's game in Carolina, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Impact Brindley has five goals and nine points in 27 appearances in 2025-26. Taylor Makar is expected to draw into the lineup due to Brindley's absence.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Brindley (lower body) is day-to-day, but he'll travel with the Avalanche to Carolina ahead of Saturday's game against the Hurricanes, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Impact Brindley sustained the injury during Wednesday's 6-1 win over St. Louis. He has five goals and nine points in 27 appearances in 2025-26. If Brindley plays Saturday, it will probably be as part of the fourth line.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks something Wednesday Brindley (upper body) tweaked something in Wednesday's game versus the Blues and will be evaluated Thursday, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports.

Impact It's not exactly clear when Brindley sustained the injury, but he can be considered day-to-day for now. The Avalanche have a back-to-back ahead, visiting the Hurricanes on Saturday and the Panthers on Sunday. Joel Kiviranta (lower body) is also ailing, so the Avalanche may need to make a roster move to replenish their forward depth before their three-game road trip.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Posts pair of points in win Brindley scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact Brindley missed nine games due to a lower-body injury and sat out Tuesday as a healthy scratch. He drew back in for Zakhar Bardakov in this contest, and Brindley's performance suggests he'll be sticking in the lineup moving forward. The 21-year-old forward is at a total of nine points, 25 shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-5 rating through 19 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Trent Miner records 1st NHL shutout as Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 4-0 for 17th straight home win