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Andrew Bodnarchuk must make most out of his opportunity with Avalanche

Among 11 defensemen used by the Avalanche this season, Andrew Bodnarchuk is No. 10. He was picked up off waivers from Columbus on Jan. 5 and made his Colorado debut the next night against St. Louis.

Only rookie Chris Bigras, who made his NHL debut Jan. 14, has had a shorter time than Bodnarchuk in the Avs' carousel usage of defensemen.

"Every time I get in the lineup, I'm trying to make the most of the opportunity," said Bodnarchuk, 27.

Given that the Avs have only one long-term injury to a defenseman in Brad Stuart, they have used a large amount of blue-liners.