Ahead of tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins, which marks the second game of the Colorado Avalanche’s seven-game road trip, coach Patrick Roy has announced that veteran defenseman Brad Stuart will not continue the road trip, as he is dealing with a back injury.
Mitchell likely to play, Stuart sent back to Denver, possible rule changes & more. Coach Roy this morning in Boston. https://t.co/F8AniWSOCe
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) November 12, 2015
Speculations on who should be recalled — or not — came up quickly, and it became clear that Roy has many options in the AHL.