Tristen Nielsen - NHL News & Rumors

Dropped to AHL Nielsen was loaned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Nielsen was a healthy scratch in two straight games at the NHL level, including Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers. He has 10 goals and 15 points in 18 minor-league appearances this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up from AHL Nielsen was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact Nielsen will be available for this weekend's back-to-back on the road versus the Rangers and the Flyers. The 25-year-old has one assist, three shots on goal and nine hits over four NHL appearances so far this year.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Nielsen was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Nielsen recorded his first career NHL point in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Blackhawks. The 25-year-old had the lone helper on Cale Makar's ninth goal of the season at the 18:21 mark of the second period. Considering the Avalanche currently have four injured forwards on the roster, Nielsen will probably be summoned from the minors again ahead of Wednesday's home game versus the Sharks.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Nielsen was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wedgewood, Makar lead NHL-best Avalanche to 9th straight win, 1-0 over Blackhawks

Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season and the ninth of his career, and the Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 vic...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Called up by NHL club Nielsen was recalled from AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Nielsen made his NHL debut in early November, and he'll rejoin the Avalanche after spending the past few weeks in the minors. Across 16 appearances with the Eagles this year, he's recorded nine goals, five assists, 12 PIM and a plus-6 rating.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in AHL win Nielsen scored two goals in AHL Colorado's 3-2 shootout win over Abbotsford on Saturday.

Impact This was Nielsen's first multi-goal game of the season, and it came against his former team. He's earned eight goals and 12 points through 14 appearances, a performance that earned him his NHL debut Nov. 4 as the Avalanche faced the Lightning. If he continues to play well with the Eagles, he could be a candidate for another call-up.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down after debut Nielsen was reassigned to AHL Colorado following Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact Nielsen made his NHL debut Tuesday, logging four hits in 5:25 of ice time. Gavin Brindley is dealing with a concussion, but the Avalanche are off until Saturday's game in Edmonton. That could give Brindley enough time to heal, and if not, Nielsen will be able to get into the requisite one game with the minor-league team before a potential recall would be necessary.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Nielsen was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Nielsen has yet to make his NHL debut, but the 25-year-old could draw into the lineup Tuesday versus the Lightning if Gavin Brindley (concussion) is unavailable. Nielsen has been a steady contributor with the Eagles in 2025-26 -- he's accounted for five goals, nine points and a plus-4 rating over 11 outings. The British Columbia native had just 28 points across 67 regular-season games with AHL Abbotsford last year, so his offense is trending in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year contract Nielsen signed a two-year contract with Colorado on Monday.

Impact Nielsen has three goals and four assists in seven outings with AHL Colorado this season. His new deal with the Avalanche runs through the 2026-27 campaign. Nielsen attended NHL training camp with Colorado after signing an AHL contract with the Eagles in the summer.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Nielsen was returned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact The Avalanche wanted another option for Saturday's preseason finale against Dallas, so Nielsen was with the big club for less than 24 hours. The 25-year-old is expected to spend most, if not all, of the 2025-26 regular season in the minors.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Called up from AHL Nielsen was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday, according to Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High.

Impact Nielsen played in the Vancouver system last season, posting 15 goals and 28 points in 67 regular-season contests for AHL Abbotsford. He will be sent back to AHL Colorado as the Avalanche recalled him to fill out their roster for their preseason finale against Dallas.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting open market Nielsen will become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday after Vancouver decided not to give him a qualifying offer.

Impact Nielsen has yet to make his NHL debut after joining the club out of juniors back in 2021-22. The 25-year-old center did put up decent numbers with AHL Abbotsford this past year -- 15 goals and 13 assists in 67 regular-season contests -- so he could certainly find a two-way deal somewhere in the NHL ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Third-Period Offence Powers Abbotsford Canucks To A 6–1 Game 3 Win Against The Charlotte Checkers In an important Game 3 at home, the Abbotsford Canucks did what needed to be done, taking a 6–1 win against the Charlotte Checkers. Sammy Bl...

JUNE 18, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Former Vancouver Giants teammates square off in Abbotsford Canucks playoff series Abbotsford forward Tristen Nielsen and Colorado Eagles goalie Trent Miner played three seasons with the Giants

MAY 16, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Abbotsford Canucks Advance To The Second Round Of The 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs With 5-0 Game 3 Victory Over The Tucson Roadrunners The Abbotsford Canucks are on their way to the second round after a commanding 5-0 Game 3 win over the Tucson Roadrunners. Tristen Nielsen s...

APRIL 27, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Tristen Nielsen A 'Great Example' Of Hard Work And Coachability For most young hockey players, their first experience in the pros is eye-opening.

JULY 7, 2023 • NHL.COM

Canucks sign AHL prospect Tristen Nielsen to NHL deal Nielsen has been a quality two-way presence for AHL Abbotsford since joining the team two years ago from the Vancouver Giants.

JULY 1, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

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Wedgewood, Makar lead NHL-best Avalanche to 9th straight win, 1-0 over Blackhawks