Matteau was released from his PTO by the Blue Jackets on Friday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old winger last played in the NHL for one game with Colorado to open the 2021-22 season, and he spent two seasons in the Columbus system before that, but Matteau's attempt to win a roster spot in camp fell short. He could still sign a minor-league deal and remain with the organization at AHL Cleveland.

Matteau (leg) was activated off injured reserve and assigned to AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Matteau has remained with the big club since suffering a leg injury in the first game of the season, but now that he's healthy, he'll head to the minors for the foreseeable future. The 27-year-old winger picked up one goal through18 top-level appearances last year and will likely spend most of his time with AHL Colorado down the stretch.

Matteau (leg) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

With the transition to long-term injured reserve, Matteau will need to miss the next 10 days for the Avs, which means he will be sidelined until at least mid-November. Considering the 27-year-old winger managed just 18 games for the Blue Jackets last year, he may struggle to break into the lineup even once cleared to play.

Matteau was injured in the first period of Saturday's game versus the Blues, and he couldn't put much weight on his right leg, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Gabriel Landeskog suspended and Nathan MacKinnon in COVID-19 protocols, the Avalanche were already shorthanded up front entering Saturday. Matteau's injury leaves them with just 10 healthy forwards available due to salary cap rules. Head coach Jared Bednar could have an update on Matteau after the game.

Matteau was recalled by the Avalanche on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Valeri Nichushkin (upper body) and Gabriel Landeskog (suspension) will both be sidelined for Saturday's game versus St. Louis, so Matteau will likely slot into a bottom-six role versus the Blues. The 27-year-old Matteau picked up one goal in 18 appearances with Columbus last year.

Matteau was waived by the Avalanche on Wednesday, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matteau landed with Colorado as a free agent during the offseason after spending the previous two years in the Blue Jackets' organization. He averaged 10:49 of ice time over 18 games for Columbus last season, scoring once on 15 shots.

Matteau returned to practice Monday after clearing the league's COVID-19 protocols, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even with Matteau's return to practice, he will be hard-pressed to break into the Opening Night roster and make a significant impact at the NHL level. The winger's two-way deal will see him spend time with AHL Colorado for the first time since 2019-20.

Matteau has surfaced on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list after testing positive for the virus, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matteau will have to submit two negative tests before being cleared to join the Avalanche for training camp. The 27-year-old winger picked up one goal in 18 games with Columbus last season.

Matteau snagged a one-year, two-way deal from Colorado on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Matteau -- who played in 18 games for the Blue Jackets last year -- figures to remain a fringe roster play for Colorado. With just 11 points in 91 contests, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting Matteau to generate a lot of fantasy value even when he does crack the Avs' lineup.

Matteau has been added to the Blue Jackets' active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Matteau is expected to occupy a fourth-line role against Tampa Bay. He's gone scoreless through six top-level appearances this year.