According to multiple sources, the Colorado Avalanche placed back up goaltender Reto Berra on waivers Sunday. The Associated Press reported Berra joined seven other players waived today in advance of Monday’s 1 pm MST trade deadline. Berra had been reassigned to Colorado’s AHL affiliate the San Antonio Rampage for a two week conditioning stint February 18 after his return from a December ankle injury.
Apparently Calvin Pickard secured his position as Semyon Varlamov’s back up during his recent call up from the Rampage. Pickard earned a 5-3-1 win/loss record this season with the Avalanche, putting up a .