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Demoted to minors Behrens (undisclosed) was activated off non-roster, injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Behrens was a long shot to make the Avs' 23-man roster even prior to getting hurt during training camp. Once Samuel Girard (upper body) is cleared to return, Behrens will find himself pushed even further down the Avs' depth chart. As such, look for Behrens to play the bulk of his games in the minors this year.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to injured, non-roster list Behrens (undisclosed) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Monday.

Impact Behrens was one of several players placed on non-roster IR by the Avalanche on Monday. The 2021 second-round selection has yet to make his NHL debut, so he'll most likely continue his development with AHL Colorado once he moves past his injury, though he could be a call-up candidate if the big club is dealing with injuries on the blue line in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in preseason finale Behrens (undisclosed) sustained an injury in Saturday's preseason game versus the Stars, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact The details of Behrens' injury weren't revealed after the contest. The 22-year-old defenseman missed all of 2024-25 while recovering from a torn ACL, and it's possible he could end up on season-opening injured reserve again if this is a substantial injury.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Behrens was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday,

Impact Behrens is coming off a torn ACL that cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign. He is expected to start the season with AHL Colorado, but could make his NHL debut later in the season.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past knee injury Behrens (knee) will take part in the Rookie Faceoff in mid-September, Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High reports.

Impact Behrens tore his ACL during training camp last fall and was forced to miss the entire 2024-25 campaign. However, after nearly a year of rehabbing, he's ready to return to the ice ahead of the 2025-26 season. The 2021 second-round pick will likely begin this season in the minors but could be in the mix to make his NHL debut at some point.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DU alum Sean Behrens eager to return after 'freak' injury made him miss full season Sean Behrens redshirted his first season in professional hockey. Not by choice, though.

JULY 3, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Season officially over Behrens will miss the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign with a knee injury, the Avs announced Tuesday.

Impact Behrens was unlikely to play in the NHL this year considering it would have been his first season in the professional ranks. Selected by Colorado in the second round of the 2021 NHL Draft, the blueliner spent three seasons with the University of Denver where he racked up 10 goals and 71 assists in 112 collegiate contests. Given the long-term recovery, Behrens will likely start next season in the minors as well.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands ELC Behrens signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Avalanche on Friday.

Impact Behrens' contract kicks in at the start of the 2024-25 campaign, so he'll join the Eagles -- Colorado's AHL squad -- on an amateur tryout contract for now. The 21-year-old blueliner was a second-round selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He spent the last three years with the University of Denver and totaled 31 points in 44 games this season while leading the school to a National Championship victory. Behrens will almost certainly make his NHL debut next season and could be on the team's Opening Night roster.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Area hockey products McKay, Behrens, Renner thriving on collegiate ice Former area stars Dryden McKay (Minnesota State), Sean Behrens (Denver) and Andrea Renner (Northeastern) are having continued success playin...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM