Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz has been suffering from a lower body (groin) injury, one he has been dealing with since the beginning of the season. Now, head coach Jared Bednar is hesitant to present a timeline for his return.
Colorado will always be a cup-contending team with the roster that they have up front, however, losing Francouz would be a big loss for the Club. Goalie depth is important in the playoffs, even as a safety valve, and Francouz was part of the team when they won the Cup in 2022.