Hejda, 37, had one goal and 12 assists (13 points) in 81 games with the Avalanche last season. He has averaged three goals and 14 assists (17 points) per 82 games throughout his NHL career—so he is not a fantasy relevant blueliner even if he signs with the defending Stanley Cup Champions.
Hejda missed Sunday’s game but is on the ice for warmups, so it looks like he will return tonight in Nashville. With Hejda expected to be back in, look for Stefan Elliott to come out.
Hejda was held out of last night’s game against the Lightning because of a knee injury. The Avalanche are back in action on Tuesday, monitor Hejda’s status prior to their meeting with the Predators. If he is unable to play again, Stefan Elliott will remain in the lineup.
Hejda missed the last five games with a knee injury, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Wild. He has three goals, six assists and an outstanding plus-17.
Hejda was injured on a collision with the boards that looked like it was going to cost him an extender period of time. However he only missed three games. Hejda enters Saturday's game with a plus-17 rating, which is tied for the team lead with Erik Johnson and tied for 2nd in the NHL.
Hejda went down with a knee injury on Thursday at Edmonton. Hejda flew back to Denver on Friday to be evaluated by team doctors, who determined he suffered only a strain. Hejda might return skating this week and possibly play Saturday against the visiting Minnesota Wild, or next Monday against Dallas.
Hejda was injured on Thursday after playing just 3:49. The Avalanche said yesterday that the injury was not "catastrophic" and missing just two weeks confirms that.
Hejda’s first-period collision in the corner didn’t look good, and obviously sending him home to Denver is not a good sign for the big veteran D who is having a real good year. Hejda joins Ryan Wilson as Avalanche D-men on the shelf right now. Expect Cory Sarich to slide back into the lineup tonight and for Colorado to make a roster move.
The veteran Hejda managed four goals and 12 points over his first 47 games in Colorado.
With Shane O'Brien getting back into the lineup, someone had to sit. The veteran Hejda managed four goals and 12 points over his first 47 games in Colorado.
Hejda stay in the lineup after taking a needless elbow to the head. He has four goals and 12 points through 39 games.
Hejda's health affects Kyle Cumiskey, Shane O'Brien and Stefan Elliott -- all of which are competing with more established players for playing time. Last season, the stay-at-home defender scored five goals and 20 points through 77 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Don't expect anything more than those point totals, which were quite close to career highs. Don't expect much more in terms of production.
Hejda's absense will allow a defender like Kyle Cumiskey or Jonas Holos to make the team. Last season, the stay-at-home defender scored five goals and 20 points through 77 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Don't expect anything more than those point totals, which were quite close to career highs.
