Olympic Gold Medalist Dropped from Avalanche After Failing Physical
Unfortunately, this also means that some players won't make the cut.
The Colorado Avalanche released a player in the last few hours.
Avalanche Releases Player From PTO After Failing Physical Exams
The Avs officially released Saku Mäenalanen, a 2022 Olympic gold medalist, from the organization after he failed his physical test.
"Just 10 days after signing a PTO with the Colorado #Avalanche, forward 🇫🇮Saku Mäenalanen has been released from the agreement. The highly decorated 29-year-old failed his physical."
Maenalanen Released; Avs Find Replacement
The Avs have decided to set their sights on Brandon Kozun, another Olympic medalist.
"To make up for the loss, Colorado has brought in Olympic bronze medalist 🇨🇦🇺🇸Brandon Kozun on a PTO. The 33-year-old scored 24 (10+14) points in 41 #KHL games as #Dinamo Minsk's captain last season. He has 20 games of #NHL experience."
The Avs are set to begin their pre-season games on Sunday against the Wild.
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