Jacob MacDonald D FA Thu 12/16/21 9:53 PM
Jacob MacDonald
D FA
MacDonald (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Assuming his placement on IR is retroactive, MacDonald won't be eligible to return until Monday's game versus the Red Wings. The Avalanche called up Jordan Gross from AHL Colorado to fill the roster spot.
Jacob MacDonald D FA Thu 12/16/21 8:04 PM
Jacob MacDonald
D FA
MacDonald (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Predators, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald will miss his second game with the injury. Due to a COVID-19 outbreak among the Avalanche's players, they'll only dress 17 skaters for Thursday's contest, which should allow them to make an emergency recall for Saturday versus the Lightning if necessary.
Jacob MacDonald D FA Tue 12/14/21 8:36 PM
Jacob MacDonald
D FA
MacDonald (undisclosed) is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rangers, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald will be forced to miss at least one game with the injury he sustained Sunday against the Panthers. Justin Barron will make his NHL debut in place of MacDonald in Tuesday's game.
Jacob MacDonald D FA Sun 12/12/21 9:19 PM
Jacob MacDonald
D FA
MacDonald (undisclosed) left Sunday's game against Florida and will not return, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald took a big hit from Ryan Lomberg and needed to be stretchered off the ice. A full update on his status likely won't be available until at least Monday and his status for Tuesday's tilt with the Rangers is in doubt.
Jacob MacDonald D FA Fri 12/10/21 1:03 PM
Jacob MacDonald
D FA
The Avalanche recalled MacDonald from AHL Colorado on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
This marks the defenseman's second promotion in a week and third overall this season. MacDonald has failed to record a point while averaging 08:58 of ice time in five games for the Avalanche in 2021.
Jacob MacDonald D FA Thu 12/9/21 2:23 PM
Jacob MacDonald
D FA
MacDonald was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald has been held without a point in five NHL appearances this season. The 28-year-old blueliner will likely continue shuffling between the AHL and NHL levels regularly.
Jacob MacDonald D FA Fri 12/3/21 5:52 PM
Jacob MacDonald
D FA
MacDonald was recalled by the Avalanche on Friday, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Bowen Byram still dealing with a head injury, MacDonald will presumably be on hand as an extra defender for Saturday's matchup with the Senators. MacDonald's gone scoreless through three NHL appearances this year.
Jacob MacDonald D FA Fri 11/5/21 1:58 PM
Jacob MacDonald
D FA
The Avalanche reassigned MacDonald to AHL Colorado on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old has played three games for the Avalanche this season, registering eight shots on goal but not recording any points.
Jacob MacDonald D FA Sun 10/31/21 8:56 AM
Jacob MacDonald
D FA
MacDonald had four shots on goal, two hits and one blocked shot over 7:19 of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 win over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald, who's normally a defenseman, served as a fourth-line forward for the second straight contest, as the Avalanche navigate injuries to wingers. Mikko Rantanen (lower body) and Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) were held out Saturday, then Colorado lost Andre Burakovsky, who did not get a third-period shift due to a lower-body injury. MacDonald has eight shots on goal over the two games. Colorado is off until Wednesday, so there's time for the injured forwards to get healthy.
Jacob MacDonald D FA Tue 10/26/21 1:40 PM
Jacob MacDonald
D FA
MacDonald was promoted from AHL Colorado on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald has put together a strong start to his minor-league season with the Eagles, as he has tallied one goal and three helpers through the first four games. Even with Samuel Girard (upper body) sidelined, MacDonald shouldn't expect to be in the lineup versus Vegas on Tuesday, instead serving as an emergency depth option.