Dec 19, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Chris Wagner (14) waits for the action to resume against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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Colorado Avalanche Reassign Chris Wagner to AHL Affiliate Eagles

Veteran forward Chris Wagner heads to Colorado Eagles, adding depth and experience to the Avalanche’s AHL roster.

Chris Wagner has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles in the AHL after a brief stint with the Colorado Avalanche. He was called up last Thursday and played in a game against his former team, the Boston Bruins, but didn’t register any points in just under seven minutes of ice time.

Chris Wagner had a steady NHL career from 2015 to 2021, mainly with the Bruins. Over five seasons, he played 186 games, with his best year coming in 2017-18, when he scored 12 goals and 7 assists in 76 games. However, after the shortened 2020-21 season, Wagner played only two NHL games over the next two years before joining Colorado in 2023.

We have reassigned Chris Wagner to the Colorado Eagles. pic.twitter.com/tl0QuYMNsw
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) January 29, 2025

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Since then, Wagner has bounced between the AHL and NHL, appearing in 13 NHL games last season and 24 this season. However, his performance has been underwhelming, with just one goal, a -7 plus/minus rating, and a low offensive impact. He’s been averaging only about 6:55 of ice time per game with the Avalanche.

In the AHL, Wagner has had more success, recording 4 goals and 7 assists in 16 games. He’s been placed on waivers three times this season but cleared each time without any issues.

Image Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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