There’s fair reason for Avalanche fans to be paranoid about lingering injuries when a newcomer arrives in Colorado these days, considering the baggage of last season that’s already stretching into the next one.
But the prognosis is promising for center Ryan Johansen, the Avalanche’s newest trade acquisition.
Johansen underwent surgery on his right leg in February after his ankle was sliced by a skate, causing him to miss the last 27 games of the season. But the Avs wouldn’t have made the trade with Nashville on Saturday without knowing Johansen’s recovery status was on steady pace.