Brindley was promoted from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.
The addition of Brindley to the NHL roster doesn't bode well for Zachary L'Heureux (upper body) playing Wednesday, especially since the Avalanche would also have the option of dressing seven defensemen. The 22-year-old Brindley produced 13 points over 56 regular-season contests with the Avalanche in 2025-26.