Galchenyuk was assigned to AHL Colorado on Friday.
Galchenyuk contributed an assist in the Eagles' 3-1 win over San Diego on Saturday. He has notched 16 goals and 42 points in 42 AHL appearances this season. If injuries carry over into the postseason, Galchenyuk could be an option for the Avalanche.
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Avalanche's Alex Galchenyuk: Back in NHL
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Galchenyuk was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday, Meghan Angley of DNVR Avalanche reports.
Galchenyuk failed to pick up a point in 10 NHL games this season before he was returned to the minors. The 29-year-old had 16 goals and 41 points in 41 games with AHL Colorado before his recall.
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Avalanche's Alex Galchenyuk: Dropped to AHL
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Galchenyuk was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Friday.
Galchenyuk logged just 4:12 of ice time in Friday's win over Arizona. He could be recalled again for Sunday's rematch with the Coyotes.
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Avalanche's Alex Galchenyuk: Skating on fourth line
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Galchenyuk was given nine shifts and 4:08 of ice time in Thursday's 5-4 win over Ottawa.
Galchenyuk was called up earlier this week in the wake of Artturi Lehkonen's finger injury and had a combined 7:30 TOI in back-to-back wins over Toronto and Ottawa. He's been added to the fourth line, which was given only two shifts during the third period. That unit was on the ice for two of Ottawa's three even-strength goals.
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Avalanche's Alex Galchenyuk: Rises to top level
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Galchenyuk was promoted from AHL Colorado on Tuesday.
With Artturi Lehkonen expected to miss 4-6 weeks because of a broken finger, Galchenyuk could be in for an extended stay with the big club. Galchenyuk's gone scoreless through four top-level appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Alex Galchenyuk: Assigned to AHL affiliate
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Galchenyuk was assigned to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.
Galchenyuk remained with the big club after being placed on waivers Monday, but with reinforcements on the way from the minors Wednesday, Gally will now head to AHL Colorado. The 28-year-old winger has gone scoreless through four NHL appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Alex Galchenyuk: Goes on waivers
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Galchenyuk was put on waivers Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Galchenyuk is still projected to be in the lineup Monday against Philadelphia, but he could be sent to AHL Colorado on Tuesday if he clears. A potential demotion would bode well for the availability of Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) and/or Valeri Nichushkin (ankle). Galchenyuk has two shots on goal, two blocks and one hit in three games with the Avalanche this year.
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Avalanche's Alex Galchenyuk: Makes Avalanche debut
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Galchenyuk had one blocked shot and finished minus-2 over 13:42 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Jets.
Galchenyuk was called up from AHL Colorado and made his Avalanche debut. The 28-year-old forward skated on the third line and was part of the second-unit power play. He should continue on in the lineup as Colorado has another three stops on its road trip. The next destination is Buffalo for a Thursday meeting with the Sabres.
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Avalanche's Alex Galchenyuk: Practices on third line
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Galchenyuk skated on the third line during Monday's practice, Brennan Vogt of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Galchenyuk, who was working on a player tryout at AHL Colorado, was signed by the Avalanche and added to the NHL roster Monday. The 28-year-old veteran had seven points over seven games with the Eagles and will help a roster that's been hit hard by injuries. In addition to the injuries, the Avs cycled several younger bodies between the AHL and NHL, looking for someone to stick and provide scoring depth. Galchenyuk was on a line with Alex Newhook and Jean-Luc Foudy.
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Avalanche's Alex Galchenyuk: Signs with Colorado
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Galchenyuk signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with Colorado on Monday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.
Galchenyuk had been playing with AHL Colorado on a professional tryout after he was let go from his PTO with the Avalanche during training camp. He had three goals and seven points in seven games with the Eagles. Galchenyuk joined the Avalanche for practice Monday prior to the official announcement of the signing.
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Alex Galchenyuk: Making noise in AHL
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Galchenyuk has a goal, three assists and 17 shots over five games for AHL Colorado.
Galchenyuk's lone tally was a sleek overtime winner for the Eagles on Friday. He spent the preseason on a tryout with the Avalanche but was released after suffering an injury. Once healthy, he hooked on with the Eagles earlier this month and is developing into a potential call-up for Colorado, which has experienced a number of injuries.
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Alex Galchenyuk: Grabs minor-league deal
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Galchenyuk signed a minor-league contract with AHL Colorado on Thursday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.
Galchenyuk was with the Avalanche on a professional tryout agreement during camp before suffering an injury that led to his release. The 28-year-old winger will once again have to start from scratch to prove to team brass that he still has something left in the tank and deserves a contract. Until he actually signs an NHL deal, which could be with any team, Galchenyuk won't be eligible to be recalled from the minors.
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Alex Galchenyuk: Released from PTO
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The Avalanche released Galchenyuk from his professional tryout offer Wednesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
At this stage in the preseason, it seems unlikely that another NHL organization will kick the tires on Galchenyuk, who may need to head overseas in order to continue his playing career. The third overall pick from the 2012 Entry Draft picked up six goals and 21 points through 60 games with the Coyotes last campaign.
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Avalanche's Alex Galchenyuk: Lands PTO
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Galchenyuk signed a professional tryout offer with the Avalanche on Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Galchenyuk drew into 60 games with Arizona last season, picking up six goals and 21 points while averaging 13:09 of ice time per contest. If he's able to land a contract with Colorado, he'll likely have to settle for a rotational, bottom-six role.
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Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk: Provides two helpers
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Galchenyuk notched a pair of assists, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-4 win over the Predators.
Galchenyuk set up both of Shayne Gostisbehere's goals as the Coyotes bounced back from a four-goal deficit for the shocking win. The 28-year-old Galchenyuk logged a goal and four helpers in his last seven games this season. He finished the campaign at 21 points, 89 shots, a minus-11 rating and 67 hits in 60 outings. He's played with five teams over the last three seasons, so it's unclear if he showed enough to earn another contract from the Coyotes.
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Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk: Nabs assist Saturday
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Galchenyuk recorded an assist, two hits and four PIM in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.
Galchenyuk set up Bokondji Imama's first NHL tally at 5:39 of the third period, which helped spark the Coyotes' rally to tie the game. In his last four outings, Galchenyuk has three points, seven shots on net and eight PIM. The 28-year-old forward is up to 19 points, 84 shots on net, 32 PIM, 65 hits and a minus-11 rating through 57 contests this season.
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Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk: Pockets helper in overtime loss
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Galchenyuk recorded an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Galchenyuk has picked up a goal and an assist in two games since he returned from a two-game stint as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old forward continues to make the most of a tough role with 18 points through 55 contests this season. He's mainly seen middle-six minutes, but the fluidity of the Coyotes' roster has seen him often switch linemates every few contests.
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Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk: Nets goal in return to lineup
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Galchenyuk scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
Galchenyuk had been a healthy scratch in the previous two contests, but he bumped Michael Carcone out of the lineup for Monday's game. Galchenyuk's tally got the Coyotes within a goal late in the second period. The 28-year-old has 17 points, 81 shots on net, 62 hits and a minus-12 rating in 54 appearances this season.
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Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk: Losing place in lineup
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Galchenyuk has been a healthy scratch for the last two games.
Galchenyuk has been sat to allow recent signings Jack McBain and Nathan Smith to enter the lineup. It's not without merit -- Galchenyuk went 13 games without a point prior to his trip up to the press box. The 28-year-old has been solid with 16 points, 77 shots on net and 61 hits in 53 outings this season, but the Coyotes may opt to evaluate younger talent for the remainder of the campaign.
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Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk: Assists in back-to-back games
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Galchenyuk posted an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.
Galchenyuk helped out on a Nick Ritchie goal in the first period. In his last four games, Galchenyuk has a goal and three helpers. The 28-year-old forward is up to 16 points with 57 shots on net, 41 hits and 20 PIM through 40 contests this season.
