Colorado head coach Jared Bednar said MacDonald "tweaked something" and will miss time, Brennan Vogt of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald was active for Monday's preseason win over the Stars but had just 5:34 of ice time. He's a spare part for the Avalanche but a useful one, as MacDonald cycles between defense and wing. He dealt with injuries last season while going back and forth between the NHL and AHL Colorado.

MacDonald signed a two-year contract with Colorado on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald dressed in just eight games with the Avalanche and failed to score a point last season. During the 2020-21 campaign, he tallied nine points in 33 appearances. The 29-year-old should fill a depth role for the organization once again next season.

MacDonald was called up from AHL Colorado on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald will rejoin the Avalanche as a depth defenseman in the Stanley Cup Finals. He's unlikely to play in any of the team's upcoming games, barring injuries.

MacDonald was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald played Friday versus the Wild. The 29-year-old will likely close out the AHL campaign before rejoining the Avalanche's roster.

MacDonald was called up from AHL Colorado on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald will be an option for Friday's game versus the Wild as the Avalanche may elect to rotate Cale Makar out of the lineup for rest.

MacDonald (head) was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Friday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald had been sidelined with a head injury, but now that he's healthy, he'll head to the minors to get some much-needed playing time. He's gone scoreless through seven top-level appearances this year.

MacDonald's injury is described as a head injury, per Terry Frei of Colorado Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald, who has recently resumed skating, has been out since mid-December with what was referred to as an "undisclosed" injury. However, Frei's report allows for a more precise descriptor. MacDonald started to practice in a no-contact jersey but has recently shed it and is nearing a return.

MacDonald (undisclosed) was cleared for contact Monday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald has missed the last 21 games while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 28-year-old has averaged 8:43 of ice time and been held without a point over seven games this season.

MacDonald (undisclosed) took part in practice Tuesday but wore a no-contact jersey, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports. "He's making progress," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said. "It's slow, but it's steady. He feels real good about where he's at."

EDGE Analysis

It's been nearly two months since MacDonald appeared in a game. He helped fill in earlier this season when Colorado dealt with injuries and COVID-19 issues, but with the team largely back at full strength, MacDonald's presence is not needed these days.

MacDonald (undisclosed) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald has already been out for over a month, so this is simply a paper move. The Avalanche have yet to establish a timeline for the 28-year-old's return to action.