Manson (lower body) will skate for the first time Tuesday, Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson is expected to miss at least another week based on his initial recovery timeline. The blueliner has already been out of action for the last 15 games dating back to Dec. 1 versus Buffalo. Once cleared to play, Manson could offer decent fantasy upside after registering four points in his last seven games before getting hurt.

Manson (lower body) is expected to be out of action for a month, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar told Ryan Boulding of NHL.com on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Manson left Colorado's 6-4 win against Buffalo on Dec. 1 in the second period because of the injury. He has two goals and six points in 21 games in 2022-23. With Manson unavailable, Andreas Englund drew into the lineup for the Avalanche's last two games.

Manson (lower body) is week-to-week and has been placed on injured reserve, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson was injured in the second period Thursday against the Sabres and did not return. He has two goals and six points in 21 games. The Avalanche recalled defenseman Andreas Englund on Friday from AHL Colorado to replace Manson on the big club's roster.

Manson (undisclosed) did not play in the third period Thursday. Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson only played 10:17 in a 6-4 win over Buffalo. The defenseman has two goals and six points in 21 games, as well as 40 PIMs. The Avalanche recalled Andreas Englund, so consider Manson day-to-day at this time.

Manson scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Manson's tally at 13:51 of the first period held up as the game-winner, and he also assisted Andrew Cogliano's insurance marker in the third. In addition to his first multi-point effort of the season, Manson added six PIM, four hits and two blocked shots to provide some physical play. The 31-year-old blueliner plays more of a defensive role, so offense isn't expected from him often. He's at two goals, four helpers, 29 shots on net, 38 PIM, 42 hits and 20 blocked shots in 19 appearances.

Manson had an assist, one shot on net and three blocked shots over 18:57 of ice time in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

It may have been one of the easiest points Manson will ever log. He slipped a pass to Nathan MacKinnon who deked several defenders for the Avalanche's second goal. It was the second straight game with a point for Manson, who has one goal and three assists over 16 games.

Manson had an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Manson found Alex Newhook behind the Carolina defenders which led to Colorado's second goal. It was just the third point of the season for Manson. The Avalanche have several offensive contributors on their blue line, so Manson plays a more traditional defensive role for Colorado.

Manson delivered seven hits and blocked three shots over 18:14 of ice time in Thursday's 5-3 win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Manson's known for his grit on the blue line, averaging 2.41 hits per game over his nine-plus NHL seasons, and leads Colorado with 29 hits over 12 contests. After coming over from Anaheim in 2021-22, the 31-year-old defenseman logged 63 hits over 22 regular-season games then added another 50 in the playoffs.

Manson scored a goal on three shots, levied three hits and added two PIM in Monday's 6-3 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Manson's tally 2:02 into the third period stood as the game-winning goal. The 31-year-old defenseman typically brings more physicality than offense. He posted 16 points in 67 games between the Avalanche and the Ducks last season. Through three outings this year, he's racked up four shots on net, nine hits, nine PIM and an even plus-minus rating in a bottom-four role.

Manson signed a four-year, $18 million contract extension with the Avalanche on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson drew into 67 regular-season games split between the Ducks and the Avalanche in 2021-22, picking up 16 points, 70 blocks and 116 hits while averaging 18:59 of ice time over that span. The 30-year-old defender should continue to produce moderate offensive numbers and respectable hit totals for the duration of his new contract.