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Injury Hip
Est. Return 3/22/2026
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
O’Connor will be out until at least early November after getting offseason hip surgery. The 28-year-old posted just 21 points in 80 games during the 2024-25 regular season in a bottom-six role, which will also be his niche for the Avalanche whenever he returns. He also added 68 hits and 50 blocked shots in his 14:07 of average ice time. The seven-year NHL veteran has shown a penchant for getting hot -- he had six points in seven postseason games last year – but considering his even-strength deployment, lack of power-play time and a career high of just 26 points, O’Connor likely won't be worth a draft pick even to stash, but he might be an intriguing waiver-wire claim in deeper leagues once healthy. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a six-year, $15 million contract extension with the Avalanche in September of 2024.
Progressing in recovery
Head coach Jared Bednar said Sunday that O'Connor (hip) is progressing in his recovery and could return to game action soon, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
ANALYSIS
While a clear timetable for O'Connor's return isn't yet clear, he at least seems to be in the mix to suit up for the Avalanche before the end of the regular season. The 29-year-old underwent hip surgery in June and hasn't yet made his season debut after suffering a setback in mid-November. Across 80 regular-season appearances with Colorado last year, O'Connor generated 10 goals, 11 assists, 68 hits, 50 blocked shots and 26 PIM while averaging 14:07 of ice time.
While a clear timetable for O'Connor's return isn't yet clear, he at least seems to be in the mix to suit up for the Avalanche before the end of the regular season. The 29-year-old underwent hip surgery in June and hasn't yet made his season debut after suffering a setback in mid-November. Across 80 regular-season appearances with Colorado last year, O'Connor generated 10 goals, 11 assists, 68 hits, 50 blocked shots and 26 PIM while averaging 14:07 of ice time.
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A hip injury limited O'Connor to just 57 regular-season contests with the Avalanche this past season. In those appearances, the 27-year-old winger posted a career-high 13 goals, reaching the 20-point threshold for the third straight season, despite his lack of games. It's possible there is a spot in the top six up for grabs heading into the 2024-25 campaign - though both youngster Nikolai Kovalenko and veteran Valeri Nichushkin could be in the mix as well. Even if O'Connor finds himself stuck in a third-line role, he should still be capable of producing another 25-point campaign, perhaps even pushing for the 30-point mark.
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Still weeks from returning
O'Connor (hip) is still at least a week or two away from returning to the lineup, though it could be longer, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports Friday.
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Dealing with setback in recovery
O'Connor is dealing with soft tissue issues that are unrelated to his hip injury, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Monday.
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Still working way back from injury
O'Connor (hip) is not expected back during the Avs' four-game homestand, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Tuesday.
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Nearing return
O'Connor (hip) is expected to be ready in time for Colorado's road game against Edmonton on Nov. 8, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette on Thursday.
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Still three weeks out from return
O'Connor (hip) could be back in three weeks, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Tuesday.
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Gets opportunity on first line
O'Connor will slide up to the top line in the wake of injuries to Nathan MacKinnon and J.T. Compher, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With two of the team's top three centers on the mend, Mikko Rantanen will slide from wing to center and O'Connor will be promoted to the top line alongside Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog. Coach Jared Bednar said O'Connor has earned this opportunity, praising the 25-year-old winger's work ethic.
With two of the team's top three centers on the mend, Mikko Rantanen will slide from wing to center and O'Connor will be promoted to the top line alongside Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog. Coach Jared Bednar said O'Connor has earned this opportunity, praising the 25-year-old winger's work ethic.