All signs point to Logan O'Connor making his debut for the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 23 as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning.

O'Connor has not yet taken to the ice for the 2026-27 NHL season, as the winger took time off from the Avalanche due to the passing of his father — Myles O'Connor — who suddenly died at age 59. The passing of his father came after Logan sustained a preseason lower-body injury on Sept. 21. Logan's confirmed return comes after he was seen skating on the fourth line during Colorado's Oct. 22 practice.

Logan O’Connor is on the ice in a 4th line green sweater this morning #Avs #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/i4ZxntWJKz

— Hockey Mountain High (@HockeyMtnHighCO) October 22, 2026

In corresponding moves, Gavin Brindley was reassigned to the AHL Colorado Eagles while Taylor Makar was recalled.

Brindley has played four games for the Avs so far this year and tallied an assist against the Devils on Oct. 20.…