The Avalanche Tuesday morning assigned right wings Mike Sislo and Trent Vogelhuber to San Antonio, and the moves seemed to set up Colorado’s roster at 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies — plus injured center John Mitchell. The Avalanche is required to finalize its roster by 3 p.m.
Forwards Blake Comeau (groin), Mikko Rantanen (ankle) and Jarome Iginla (hip) were practicing at full speed Tuesday and appear almost certain to be ready to go for Saturday night’s season opener against Dallas at the Pepsi Center. Mitchell (hip) still wasn’t practicing, though, so if he goes on injured reserve, no additional cuts are needed.