Ludvig agreed to terms on a one-year contract with HC Dynamo Pardubice (Czechia) on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ludvig saw action in just eight NHL games for the Avalanche last year in which he generated two assists, nine shots and 16 hits while averaging a mere 12:57 of ice time. The blueliner was slightly more productive in the minors, generating 12 points in 31 regular-season games for AHL Colorado, but it wasn't enough for him to earn a qualifying offer from the Avs this offseason. At just 24 years old, the door is certainly still open for Ludvig to eventually return to the NHL, though he likely faces an uphill battle to do so.

Ludvig was not given a qualifying offer by Colorado and will be an unrestricted free agent Tuesday, Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ludvig was claimed off waivers by the Avs back in October, appearing in just eight NHL games for the club. In those outings, the 24-year-old blueliner generated two assists, nine shots and 16 hits. It's possible the Penguins circle back on Ludvig after having lost him before the start of 2024-25, especially given the team's preference for younger players right now.

Ludvig was placed on waivers by the Avalanche on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ludvig was claimed off waivers by the Avs from the Pens before the start of the 2024-25 campaign, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Pittsburgh put in a claim to try to get the 24-year-old blueliner back. In eight games with Colorado this year, the defenseman has notched two assists, 16 hits and nine shots while averaging 12:57 of ice time. Assuming Ludvig clears waivers, he figures to be sent down to AHL Colorado.

Ludvig was called up from AHL Colorado on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ludvig spent the entire two weeks of his conditioning stint with the Eagles after being a healthy scratch the previous 10 games with the Avalanche. Ludvig had one assist in five AHL games. He has seen action in eight NHL games this season, picking up two assists and 16 hits.

Ludvig is joining AHL Colorado for a conditioning assignment, the Avalanche announced Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ludvig has been a healthy scratch for 10 consecutive games, so this will give him an opportunity to shake off the rust. He has two assists, six PIM and 16 hits in eight outings with the Avalanche in 2024-25.

Ludvig has played just five times over 21 games since the start of November after being scratched Saturday versus the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

The Avalanche have some flexibility with Keaton Middleton right now, and they've been juggling him up and down from the AHL rather than play Ludvig. The Avalanche claimed Ludvig off waivers from the Penguins before the start of the season, and he would need to clear waivers to be sent to AHL Colorado, which the team probably believes won't happen, so they've instead kept him as a healthy scratch. Ludvig has two helpers, nine shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-4 rating over eight contests this season.

Ludvig notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Ludvig was in the lineup over Calvin de Haan in this contest. While he earned his second assist over five games, Ludvig also saw a season-low 9:51 of ice time in the high-scoring contest, which suggests he didn't make a great impression to earn more playing time. The 24-year-old has added three shots on net, nine hits, three blocked shots and four PIM this season while spending a majority of the year in the press box so far.

Ludvig produced an assist and three hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Ludvig's first point in three appearances with the Avalanche. The 24-year-old defenseman has battled with Oliver Kylington and Calvin de Haan for a spot in the lineup, but that battle will be a little easier while Devon Toews (lower body) is out. Ludvig has added five hits, two blocked shots and two shots on net. When he's in the lineup, he'll likely be confined to a bottom-four role, giving him little fantasy upside.

Colorado claimed Ludvig off waivers from Pittsburgh on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ludvig played 33 regular-season games with the Penguins in 2023-24, picking up three goals and a pair of assists. However, he spent most of his first NHL campaign in the press box as a healthy scratch. Ludvig was likely acquired to be a depth defenseman for the Avalanche in 2024-25.

Ludvig was placed on waivers by the Penguins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ludvig featured in 33 NHL games for Pittsburgh last year and seemed to have a decent chance of making the Opening Night roster. Instead, the Czech blueliner will be headed for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, assuming he goes unclaimed. Still, even with the demotion, Ludvig should be atop the team's list of potential call-ups should the need arise.