Cogliano (neck) was not in a non-contact jersey at Sunday's practice but is not yet considered a go for Wednesday's season opener, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano said the fractures have healed, but he wants to ensure the muscles around the fracture are strong. He acknowledged being "close" but his availability for Wednesday has not been finalized.

Cogliano (neck) continues to wear a red non-contact jersey and is not expected to play either of the final two preseason games, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Cogliano dons the red jersey, he has been active in training camp and willing to mix it up. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar said the forward "feels great" and believes there are no issues heading into the regular season. The Avalanche are simply giving Cogliano as much time as possible to be a full go for opening night.

Cogliano (neck) wore a non-contact jersey during the Avalanche's opening day of training camp Thursday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano is not expected to play during preseason games, but the fact he's on the ice for practice is a hopeful sign he'll be ready for the regular season opener Oct. 11 against the Kings in LA. A bottom-six role is expected for the 36-year-old Cogliano.

Cogliano is not expected to play in preseason games, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano suffered a fractured neck in Game 6 of the first round of last year's playoffs versus the Kraken. He initially faced a 6-8 week timeline for his return, though as a 36-year-old defensive specialist, he doesn't necessarily need to play in the preseason to get up to speed. So far, there's no reason to be concerned about his availability for Opening Night.

Cogliano (neck) inked a one-year, $825,000 contract with Colorado on Saturday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano suffered a fractured neck April 28. His original timetable was six-to-eight weeks, so unless there's a setback, he should be fine for training camp. Cogliano had 10 goals and 19 points in 79 contests while averaging 12:37 of ice time with the Avalanche in 2022-23.

Cogliano (neck) is not expected to require surgery and is looking at a recovery timetable of 6-8 weeks, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano suffered a fractured neck in Game 6 during the first round of the playoffs against Seattle on April 28. In 79 games during the 2022-23 regular season, he accounted for 19 points, 54 blocked shots and 55 hits.

Cogliano will miss the rest of the playoffs after suffering a fractured neck in Game 6 of the first round against Seattle on Friday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano is scheduled to undergo a follow-up MRI on Sunday, which could provide a clearer timetable for his return. Blueliner Brad Hunt is projected to dress as a forward in Sunday's Game 7 matchup against the Kraken. Cogliano had one shot on goal, two blocked shots and five hits in four outings this postseason. The 35-year-old forward accounted for 10 goals and 19 points in 79 regular-season contests during the 2022-23 campaign.

Cogliano sustained a fractured neck in the second period of Friday's Game 6 versus the Kraken, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano is out indefinitely. He was crushed into the boards awkwardly by Jordan Eberle late in the second period, though Cogliano was able to come back for the third. Further medical evaluations revealed the fracture, and it's very possible he could miss the rest of the playoffs at a minimum.

Cogliano (upper body) is expected to play in Saturday's Game 3 versus the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano missed three games with the injury. The 35-year-old is expected to play on the fourth line. He failed to record a point in six games prior to the injury, but his role is mostly defensive in nature anyway.

Cogliano (upper body) is a game-time decision versus Seattle on Saturday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Jared Bednar was undecided if Cogliano will return for Game 3. Cogliano has missed the last three games, suffering the injury in the first period versus Winnipeg on April 13. Cogliano has been in a prolonged slump, scoring once and adding two assists in his last 24 games. He finished the season with 19 points in 79 regular-season games.