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Former Avalanche Prospect Set to Miss 4-6 Weeks With Injury

The former Avalanche first-round pick is expected to miss four to six weeks after suffering a lower-body injury with the New York Islanders.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12:29 AM
Former Avalanche Prospect Set to Miss 4-6 Weeks With Injury
Key Things to Know
  • Former Colorado Avalanche prospect Calum Ritchie will miss 4-6 weeks with an injury.
  • The New York Islanders placed Ritchie and Matias Maccelli on injured reserve.
  • The Islanders conducted paper recalls for Kashawn Aitcheson and Pierre Engvall.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Colorado Avalanche prospect Calum Ritchie is set to miss 4-6 weeks due to an injury while playing for the New York Islanders. The Islanders have officially placed the young forward on injured reserve alongside teammate Matias Maccelli.

To manage their roster openings following the injuries, the Islanders completed procedural paper recalls for Kashawn Aitcheson and Pierre Engvall. The team faces mounting depth concerns as several players remain sidelined during their upcoming road trip schedule.

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