The Avalanche simply wanted another option for Saturday's preseason finale against Dallas, so Nielsen's latest stint with the big club lasted for less than 24 hours. The 25-year-old is expected to spend most, if not all, of the 2025-26 regular season in the minors.
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Avalanche's Tristen Nielsen: Called up from AHL
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Nielsen was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday, according to Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High.
Nielsen played in the Vancouver system last season, posting 15 goals and 28 points in 67 regular-season contests for AHL Abbotsford. He will likely be sent back to AHL Colorado soon, as the Avalanche recalled him to fill out their roster for the preseason finale against Dallas.
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Tristen Nielsen: Hitting open market
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Nielsen will become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday after Vancouver decided not to give him a qualifying offer.
Nielsen has yet to make his NHL debut after joining the club out of juniors back in 2021-22. The 25-year-old center put up decent numbers with AHL Abbotsford this past year -- 15 goals and 13 assists in 67 regular-season contests -- so he could certainly find a two-way deal somewhere in the NHL ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
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