Deen’s Daily: Updated Avs Depth Chart; Matthews Talks Marner Trade; Ingram Cleared to Return

The Avs’ updated depth chart after the Victor Olofsson signing is coming together nicely. But is it enough? Also, Auston Matthews publicly spoke about losing his longtime teammate and friend, and the Mammoth are getting their goalie back.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — August 21.

Colorado Hockey Now

Following the Olofsson signing, the Avalanche have a more clear depth chart. They finally have 12 capable veteran forwards, albeit one of them (Logan O’Connor) is starting the season on injury reserve.

Here’s how the roster is looking after that addition.

READ MORE: Avalanche Depth Chart: Olofsson Fills Role, but Is He Enough?

Also, catch up on the terms of the Olofsson deal, and another contract the Avs gave out previously.

READ MORE: Avalanche Sign Victor Olofsson to One-Year Contract

READ MORE: Avalanche Sign Defenseman Alex Gagne to Entry-Level Deal

Around The NHL

Ingram Cleared: Connor Ingram was cleared by the NHL Player Assistance Program on Thursday, making him eligible to return with the Utah Mammoth when training camp begins next month. The Mammoth added Vitek Vanecek for extra goalie depth just in case. But with Karel Vejmelka already locked up, it sounds like the team is going to role with three goalies unless a trade unfolds between now and October. Or perhaps Ingram is placed on waivers before opening night.

Matthews Speaks: The Maple Leafs captain addressed the Mitch Marner departure on Wednesday during Hockey Night in Brampton, Ontario. Matthews said ther was no hard feelings towards his longtime friend and teammate. He and Marner entered the league together in 2016-17 and have been a dominant duo since. Click here for more about what Matthews had to say.

Detroit Hockey Now: It sounds like Sergei Fedorov is looking to get into hockey ops with the Red Wings.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Are the Bruins trying to trade one of their more recent first-round draft picks?

San Jose Hockey Now: How special is underrated center Alex Wennberg?