The Avalanche’s deep defensive corps known throughout the league to be their greatest strength is almost back to full strength — finally.
Bo Byram and Josh Manson have been skating with the team this week, both still wearing non-contact jerseys during the final stretch before the NHL All-Star break. Byram has been out since early November, Manson since early December, both with lower-body injuries.
“(Byram) was a little bit behind Mans, but now he’s in a spot where he can join the team and get more action,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said. Manson traveled with the Avs on their recent three-game road trip while Byram stayed back.