Out
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 3/18/2026
2025 Stats
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8
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Colton suffered a few injuries in 2024-25, including a broken foot and a pulled groin. That limited him to 61 regular-season games and also kept him out of the playoffs. Those significant absences led to him producing just 29 points in 61 contests, which is fine offense, but it was his lowest total in the last four years. Colton has a harder path to top-six minutes, which will likely have to come on the wing after the Avalanche acquired Brock Nelson to improve the team's center depth. He can still move up to cover for injury absences, but Colton isn't much of an option in most fantasy formats if he's stuck on the third line, though he can make up for a lack of scoring with his hitting, as he's exceeded 140 hits in four straight years. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the Avalanche in July of 2023.
Sidelined for Monday's game
Colton (upper body) will miss Monday's home game against the Penguins, per the NHL Media Site.
ANALYSIS
Colton is slated to miss his third straight game after sustaining an upper-body injury against the Oilers on Tuesday. His absence is a notable one for the Avalanche's offense, as the 29-year-old winger has 23 points and 137 shots on net across 60 contests this season. Until further updates are provided, Colton can be considered day-to-day, making his next chance to return Wednesday in a home matchup against the Stars.
Colton is slated to miss his third straight game after sustaining an upper-body injury against the Oilers on Tuesday. His absence is a notable one for the Avalanche's offense, as the 29-year-old winger has 23 points and 137 shots on net across 60 contests this season. Until further updates are provided, Colton can be considered day-to-day, making his next chance to return Wednesday in a home matchup against the Stars.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 12:49
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:52
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:03
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Colton's first season in Colorado was a fairly successful one, as he managed to rack up 17 goals and 23 assists for a career-high 40 points. It was the third straight season in which the versatile forward was able to reach the 30-point threshold. On the power play, the New Jersey native had a fairly minimal impact, recording three goals and two assists with the man advantage, but he should keep his role with the second unit heading into the 2024-25 campaign. As such, Colton figures to be a decent depth option in fantasy with a slightly higher ceiling thanks to being a part of Colorado's high-powered offense.
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Not playing Saturday
Colton (upper body) won't be in the lineup against Winnipeg on Saturday.
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Out Thursday
Colton (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Seattle, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.
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Hurt in Tuesday's game
Colton sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's game versus the Oilers.
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Scores again Saturday
Colton scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Red Wings.
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First goal in 26 games
Colton (lower body) scored a goal Thursday in a 7-3 loss to the Canadiens.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Target for Nashville?
Colton could be a trade target for the Predators, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
ANALYSIS
Colton has a no-trade clause that kicks in July 1, but it's rumored the Avalanche are looking to deal the forward. The Predators could deploy Colton in a middle-six role, though his $4 million cap hit would make him Nashville's third-highest-paid forward if the Avalanche don't retain salary.
Colton has a no-trade clause that kicks in July 1, but it's rumored the Avalanche are looking to deal the forward. The Predators could deploy Colton in a middle-six role, though his $4 million cap hit would make him Nashville's third-highest-paid forward if the Avalanche don't retain salary.