IVAN IVAN NEWS

Sent down after game Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Ivan logged one assist over three games during this stint in the NHL. The 23-year-old forward will report back to the Eagles for now but should be in the mix for call-ups later.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Draws helper in season debut Ivan logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact This was Ivan's season debut at the NHL level. He had six points in 18 AHL appearances prior to his call-up. The Avalanche have rotated a number of forwards into and out of fourth-line spots this season, so Ivan may not stick there for a long stretch. He'll almost certainly head back to the AHL if Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) is able to return soon.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Wednesday Ivan was summoned from AHL Colorado on Wednesday, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Ivan has two goals, six points and 14 PIM in 18 outings with AHL Colorado in 2025-26. He hasn't made his NHL season debut yet, but the Avalanche have just 12 healthy forwards on their roster even after this promotion, so Ivan will probably draw into the lineup as a member of the bottom six for Wednesday's clash against San Jose.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Saturday Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Ivan appears to have fallen short of securing an NHL roster spot to begin 2025-26. The 23-year-old could still earn a call-up later in the season if he performs well while with the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Ivan has gone 18 games since Thanksgiving without a point in NHL action. The 22-year-old has five goals and eight points over 40 appearances with the Avalanche this season, his first in the NHL. Colorado recalled Chris Wagner in a corresponding move.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Ivan was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Ivan has five goals and eight points in 39 appearances with the Avalanche in 2024-25. He also has a goal and an assist in two outings with AHL Colorado. The Avalanche just have 12 healthy forwards on their roster after recalling Ivan and Jere Innala, so both will probably be in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against Winnipeg.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to AHL Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Ivan could be recalled in the coming days since the Avalanche currently only have 10 healthy forwards on their roster. Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) is closing in on a return, but Colorado also sent Jere Innala down Monday, so the team will need to either recall another winger or roll with 11 forwards and seven defensemen against Winnipeg on Wednesday. Ivan has chipped in five goals and eight points with the Avalanche in 2024-25.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Ivan was called up from AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Ivan had a goal and an assist in two AHL games this week. He was sent down Monday to get in some playing time after missing seven contests with an upper-body injury. The Avalanche had 11 healthy forwards ahead of Saturday's tilt versus Dallas, so expect Ivan to see time as a bottom-six forward.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Ivan (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and assigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Ivan will shake off some rust in the minors after missing seven games due to injury. He has five goals, eight points and 34 shots on net across 37 NHL appearances this season. Given the injury issues plaguing the Avalanche, the 22-year-old forward will probably see more time with the big club this campaign.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Ivan (upper body) is week-to-week and will be go on injured reserve, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Colorado will activate Jonathan Drouin (upper body) from the IR list in a corresponding move. Ivan has five goals, eight points and 34 shots on net across 37 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated Ivan (upper body) didn't participate in Monday's practice because he is still being evaluated, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Ivan likely won't be an option for Tuesday's matchup against Winnipeg, but a timeline for his return is unclear beyond that. He has five goals, eight points and 34 shots on net across 37 appearances this season. Jonathan Drouin (upper body) will replace Ivan in Tuesday's lineup.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called back up Ivan was recalled by the Avalanche on Thursday.

Impact Ivan was sent to AHL Colorado on Tuesday, but the move was apparently just a paper transaction, as he'll rejoin the NHL club ahead of Thursday's home game against Utah. Over five appearances with the Avalanche this month, he's logged two hits, a blocked shot and a plus-2 rating while averaging 9:08 of ice time.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact Ivan has frequently bounced between levels for cap-saving purposes this season. He has eight points through 30 appearances. He may return to the NHL level prior to Thursday's game versus Utah.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NHL Ivan was recalled by the Avalanche on Monday.

Impact Ivan has been shuffled between the AHL and NHL clubs early in the season, likely to save cap space. He'll now rejoin the Avalanche after being sent down Sunday morning. The 22-year-old has racked up five goals, eight points, eight hits and five blocked shots while averaging 11:18 of ice time over 25 appearances with the Avalanche this year.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Colorado Ivan was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Ivan was sent to the minors Monday, a move that was likely made to save cap space, as the 22-year-old will rejoin the Avalanche ahead of their game against the Golden Knights on Wednesday. Ivan is coming off a productive game against the Lightning on Monday in which he scored two goals on five shots in 15:29 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL roster Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Ivan accounted for both of Colorado's goals in an 8-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Monday. The left-shot forward will be back with the Avs in short order, as this transaction was more than likely completed for financial purposes related to the salary cap. Ivan had produced five goals and three assists across 22 appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in win Ivan logged an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Panthers.

Impact Ivan ended a seven-game point drought with the helper. The 22-year-old forward saw just 5:30 of ice time in the high-scoring contest. While his place in the lineup has been secure so far, the Avalanche are close to full health, missing just Ross Colton (foot) and Gabriel Landeskog (knee). Ivan's NHL time could end once one or both of those players return, though Landeskog has no firm timeline. Ivan has put up six points, 26 shots on net and a minus-5 rating over 21 appearances as a rookie this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Ivan was elevated from AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact Ivan's promotion doesn't come as a surprise as the Avs continue to shuffle guys between levels as part of cap-saving measures. While the 22-year-old center has seen time in a top-six role periodically this season, he will likely find himself further down the depth chart with Miles Wood, Valeri Nichushkin and Jonathan Drouin all back in action Friday. This likely won't be the last shift to the minors for Ivan this year.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Ivan has three goals and two assists with two goals and one helper coming on the power play. The 22-year-old has been a pleasant surprise over his 17 games in the NHL, but will Valeri Nichushkin ready to return from a six-month suspension, there wasn't room for Ivan. He will continue to pick up valuable experience in the minors, where he managed 12 goals and 31 points in 67 regular-season AHL games with the Eagles last season, his first in North America.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in win Ivan scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Ivan has three goals over his last six games. The 22-year-old has been playing in a middle-six role due to injuries for the Avalanche, and he's mostly been able to hold his own. He may not stick in the NHL once the team is healthier, however. Ivan has five points, 20 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 13 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Colorado Ivan was recalled by the Avalanche on Monday.

Impact Ivan was sent to AHL Colorado on Sunday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club a day later to provide additional help while the Avalanche deal with a slew of injuries. Over 12 appearances with the Avalanche this year, Ivan has tallied two goals and two assists while averaging 11:11 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Ivan will head back to the AHL following Artturi Lehkonen's return from IR. The 22-year-old Ivan was solid in his first NHL stint, tallying two goals and four points in 12 games.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss to Tampa Bay Ivan scored a power-play goal and took six shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Ivan has found the back of the net twice this season, and coincidentally, both goals have come with the man advantage. Even though he has cracked the scoresheet in three of his last five appearances, Ivan isn't expected to hold a prominent role on offense for the Avs -- even if he plays in the second line and the first power-play unit.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first NHL goal Ivan scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah.

Impact Ivan cashed in on his opportunity with the first power-play unit after Ross Colton (hand) left the game. The goal was Ivan's first in the NHL, to go with two assists, nine shots on net and a plus-2 rating through eight appearances. The Avalanche sent Calum Ritchie back to the OHL on Wednesday, so Ivan appears to have a bit more security in regards to staying in the lineup.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE