Wilson was the No.7 overall pick in the 2008 NHL draft and retires at the age of 31 after 11 seasons. Wilson played for the Predators and Avalanche, compiling 113 goals and 173 assists (286 points) in 632 games.
Wilson left Tuesday's practice early with what head coach Jared Bednar described as a "tweak." The Avalanche have recalled Jayson Megna from Colorado (AHL) and he will replace Wilson in the lineup on Wednesday.
Wilson didn’t make his preseason debut until September 28th so he sat out the first two games to get up to speed. With J.T. Compher out with a lower-body injury, Wilson will draw onto Colorado’s third line with Tyson Jost and Matt Nieto. The 29-year-old had 12 goals and 15 assists (27 points) in 65 games last year.
Wilson suffered a shoulder injury vs. the Blackhawks on Friday and is expected to miss multiple weeks. His movement IR is a formality to open up a roster spot. Sheldon Dries, A.J. Greer and Pavel Francouz has been recalled from Colorado (AHL).
Wilson missed Sunday’s game in Anaheim, but will replace Gabriel Bourque tonight in Los Angeles. Wilson has five goals and three assists (eight points) in 19 games this season.
Wilson has missed the last eight games with a head injury but he will be back in tonight, skating on a line with Alexander Kerfoot and Gabriel Bourque. Wilson has just 16 points (6G / 10A) in 51 games this season.
Ward has been sidelined by a shoulder injury since February 8th but is set to re-join the Sharks lineup for Tuesday’s game vs. the Devils. He has picked up just 11 points (5G / 6A) in 46 games this season.
Wilson missed the last four games but was on the ice in Monday’s practice and is expected to play tomorrow in Vancouver. Wilson has had a quiet season in Colorado, collecting just four goals and eight assists (12 points) in 35 games.
Wilson continues to deal with the flu so he will be sidelined for a second straight game. With Wilson out, Dominic Toninato will remain in the Avalanche lineup.
Wilson has missed the last six games with an undisclosed injury but will draw back onto the Avalanche fourth line tonight. Wilson has gotten out of the gate slowly, collecting just two assists in eight games so far this season.
Wilson missed Monday’s practice with an undisclosed injury and will not play tomorrow vs. the Stars. Wilson has struggled with his new team, compiling just two assists in eight games to start the season. With Wilson out, look for Gabriel Bourque to make his season debut.
Ward has been sitting as a healthy scratch since the second game of the season (five games) but will replace Jannik Hansen in the lineup tonight. Ward has no points in two games this season and no longer carries any fantasy value.
Wilson was the No.7 overall pick in 2008, but never really lived up to expectations, posting a career-high of just 20 goals and 42 points (2014-15). Wilson was slipping down the Predators depth chart, but should play an increased role in Colorado, where mid-30’s points should be his floor.
