John Mitchell C FA Tue 2/16/16 4:05 PM
John Mitchell
C FA
Mitchell suffered an undisclosed injury during practice Tuesday, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Details of the injury weren't immediately available, so Mitchell's status for Wednesday's tilt against the Canadiens remains up in the air. The 31-year-old hasn't been much of a factor offensively this season with just 15 points skating in a bottom-six forward role, so most owners may be unaffected but there should be an official decision prior to puck drop Wednesday.
John Mitchell C FA Tue 12/1/15 1:43 PM
John Mitchell
C FA
Mitchell (oblique) will play Tuesday against the Devils, Marc Moser of the Altitude Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell has missed 11 of the Avalanche's last 13 games with an oblique injury, but has finally recovered from the ailment, and will return to game action Tuesday against New Jersey. The 30-year-old center has been relatively productive when healthy this season, potting five goals in 13 games. He will likely return to a bottom-six role in Tuesday's tilt.
John Mitchell C FA Mon 11/30/15 12:43 PM
John Mitchell
C FA
Coach Patrick Roy indicated Monday that Mitchell (oblique) will likely return to the lineup Tuesday, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell's oblique injury has held him out for most of the month of November, but it looks as though that absence could come to an end Tuesday. As a result of the news, Mitchell can effectively ruled out for Monday's contest, but the forward's return will be welcomed and should shore up the Avalanche's bottom six.
John Mitchell C FA Wed 11/25/15 4:42 PM
John Mitchell
C FA
Mitchell (oblique) remains day-to-day, Terry Frei of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell has missed eight of the past 10 games and it seems that he's all but ruled out for Wednesday's home contest against the Senators. The 30-year-old has five goals representing his only points thus far in 2015-16.
John Mitchell C FA Mon 11/23/15 2:02 PM
John Mitchell
C FA
Mitchell (oblique) will miss Monday's contest against the Jets, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
It will be the eighth time out of the last 10 games Mitchell will be held out of the lineup with the oblique injury, as Chris Wagner will continue to fill in during his absence. His next chance to suit back up will come Wednesday against the Senators.
John Mitchell C FA Thu 11/19/15 6:15 PM
John Mitchell
C FA
Mitchell (oblique) won't play Thursday against the Penguins, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell has now missed six of Colorado's last eight games with an oblique injury. Recently acquired Chris Wagner will once again draw into the Avalanche's lineup for Thursday's contest in Mitchell's absence. His next chance to return to action will come Saturday against Washington.
John Mitchell C FA Tue 11/17/15 5:11 PM
John Mitchell
C FA
Mitchell (oblique) will not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell will be a scratch for Tuesday's game in Toronto after reaggrevating an oblique injury during Saturday's game against the Canadiens. He was unable to participate in the morning skate and will be replaced by recently acquired Chris Wagner on the third line. He previously missed four games due to the injury and will be day-to-day going forward.
John Mitchell C FA Tue 11/17/15 4:48 PM
John Mitchell
C FA
Mitchell (oblique) will not play Tuesday, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell didn't participate in Tuesday's morning skate due to a nagging oblique injury and will be replaced on the third line by Chris Wagner.
John Mitchell C FA Thu 11/12/15 7:15 PM
John Mitchell
C FA
Mitchell (oblique) is in the lineup Thursday against the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell was expected to play in the contest, and he's indeed among the active forwards Thursday. It's unclear exactly where he will slot in among the lines, but Dennis Everberg will be scratched as a result.
John Mitchell C FA Thu 11/12/15 3:54 PM
John Mitchell
C FA
Mitchell (oblique) will likely play Thursday against the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell has been held out of Colorado's last four games with an oblique injury, but appears ready to draw back into the Avalanche's lineup Thursday against Boston. If he is able to return to action Thursday, Mitchell will likely center Andreas Martinsen and Jack Skille on Colorado's fourth line in the contest.