Avalanche's Andrew Cogliano: Unlikely to play in preseason

Cogliano is not expected to play in preseason games, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Cogliano suffered a fractured neck in Game 6 of the first round of last year's playoffs versus the Kraken. He initially faced a 6-8 week timeline for his return, though as a 36-year-old defensive specialist, he doesn't necessarily need to play in the preseason to get up to speed. So far, there's no reason to be concerned about his availability for Opening Night.