The Colorado Avalanche have eschewed one big “cutdown day” in favor of a series of smaller alterations to the training camp roster, but the group who will be in Los Angeles for opening night is certainly starting to take shape.
Joel Kiviranta and Brandon Kozun were released from their player-tryout contracts Thursday. Both have been offered a chance to join the Colorado Eagles in the AHL. Jason Polin was also sent to the Eagles, leaving the official camp roster at 33 players.
“It’s just a competitive camp. We’ve got some guys in here that have played well,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said.