Roussel (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, the Dallas Morning News reports, adding that the move is retroactive to Dec. 20.

EDGE Analysis

Jason Dickinson was recalled from AHL Texas in a corresponding move. Given that Roussel's placement on IR was made retroactively and dating back to his last game played a week ago, he'll be eligible to return Thursday for a home tilt with the Avalanche. However, whether he's healthy enough for that contest is a different story.