Gavin Brindley - NHL News & Rumors

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

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MARCH 1 • Associated Press

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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

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JANUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

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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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DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Removed from IR Brindley (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Following a nine-game absence, Brindley will be available to return to the lineup against Nashville on Tuesday. He has collected four goals, seven points, 22 shots on net and 19 hits in 18 games this season. Brindley could have an increased role in Tuesday's matchup if Martin Necas (illness) is unavailable.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Brindley (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Brindley has missed the last eight games, including Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers. He is with the Avalanche for the team's road trip, which has two contests remaining, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Brindley has provided four goals, seven points, 22 shots on net and 19 hits in 18 outings this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Brindley (lower body) will join the Avalanche on their upcoming four-game road trip and might play before the end of it, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette on Wednesday.

Impact Colorado is set to visit the Islanders on Thursday, the Rangers on Saturday, Philadelphia on Sunday and Nashville on Tuesday. Brindley hasn't played since Nov. 20 due to the injury. The 21-year-old will likely serve on the fourth line once he's healthy. Joel Kiviranta might move out of the lineup when that happens.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Brindley (lower body) was announced as week-to-week Saturday and will be evaluated in a few weeks, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact There's no firm timeline in there for the 21-year-old forward, but it's safe to assume Brindley will be missing time. Tristan Nielsen and Jason Polin are likely to both be in the lineup at least for Saturday's game versus the Predators. The Avalanche have made a lot of adjustments to their depth forwards via roster moves this year, so numerous players from AHL Colorado could be in the mix to help cover Brindley's absence.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on road trip Brindley (lower body) didn't accompany Colorado on the team's two-game road trip, Avalanche journalist Collen Flynn reported Friday.

Impact Brindley won't be available for at least Saturday's game against Nashville and Sunday's matchup versus Chicago. However, it's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. He has contributed four goals, seven points, 22 shots on net and 19 hits in 18 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Thursday's game Brindley (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact Brindley was initially injured in the first period. He tried to tough it out at the start of the second but couldn't continue in the contest. The Avalanche are already a bit thin at forward, so Brindley's absence could be troublesome if he's out beyond Thursday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Necas logs 2 goals, 2 assists as Avs down Sabres Martin Necas had two goals and two assists, Gavin Brindley scored a tiebreaking goal late in the second period and added an assist, and the...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

No Valeri Nichushkin, no problem for Gavin Brindley, new-look Avalanche second line DENVER - Mackenzie Blackwood has uncovered the key to Gavin Brindley's success. Brindley, who has ev...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Thrives on second line Brindley scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and doled out two hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact Brindley is getting the first opportunity to fill in for Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) on the second line. It's still early, but the initial effort was promising, as Brindley helped out on a Brock Nelson tally in the first period before scoring one of his own -- the eventual game-winner -- in the second. Brindley has five points over his last four games and has earned his move into the top six through hard work. For the season, the 21-year-old is at four goals, seven points, 20 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-3 rating over 16 appearances.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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