Player News

Player Update (Fri Apr 19, 2024) - Announces retirement

Francouz (groin) announced his retirement on Friday, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.

Injury Update (Sun Nov 12, 2023) - Done for the year

Francouz (groin) will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.

Injury Update (Wed Oct 11, 2023) - Out indefinitely

General manager Chris MacFarland said Francouz (groin) is out indefinitely in a press conference Wednesday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Injury Update (Tue Oct 10, 2023) - Moves to LTIR

Francouz (groin) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Injury Update (Tue Oct 3, 2023) - Not expected for regular season

Colorado head coach Jared Bednar confirmed that Francouz (groin) is not expected to be ready for the regular season, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Sep 25, 2023) - Surfaces on IR

Francouz (groin) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CBS.

Injury Update (Sat Sep 16, 2023) - Start of camp in jeopardy

Francouz (groin) is unlikely to be ready for the start of the Avalanche's training camp, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Tue May 9, 2023) - Undergoes adductor procedure

Francouz had an adductor procedure following Colorado's first-round playoff exit, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Gets overtime win in return

Francouz (lower body) stopped 19 of 23 shots in a 5-4 overtime win over Anaheim on Sunday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Expected to start Sunday

Francouz (lower body) will start in Sunday's road game against Anaheim, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Drawing close to return

Francouz (lower body) is getting close to returning, coach Jared Bednar told Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette on Thursday.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - No timetable for return

Francouz (lower body) isn't expected to return Wednesday versus the Wild.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 24, 2023) - Begins skating

Francouz (lower body) skated for the first time in six days Friday, Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - No timeline for return

Francouz (lower body) hasn't resumed skating yet and doesn't have a timeline for his return, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Injury Update (Sun Feb 26, 2023) - No change in status

Francouz (lower body) remains under the same timeline to return from injury, despite the club adding goalie Keith Kinkaid via trade from Boston, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Fri Feb 17, 2023) - Expected to miss three weeks

Francouz (lower body) is expected to miss the next three weeks, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 14, 2023) - Set for extended absence

Frnacouz (lower body) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater reports.

Injury Update (Mon Feb 13, 2023) - Won't suit up Tuesday

Francouz (lower body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Mon Feb 13, 2023) - Dealing with lower-body issue

Francouz won't practice Monday due to a lower-body injury, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sat Feb 11, 2023) - Not starting after all

Francouz won't start Saturday's road game against Florida, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Player Update (Sat Feb 11, 2023) - Starting in Florida

Francouz will be between the road pipes versus Florida on Saturday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Falls in overtime

Francouz allowed two goals on 38 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Facing Penguins

Francouz will defend the road net Tuesday versus Pittsburgh, Avalanche play-by-by announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Player Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Yields four goals in loss

Francouz allowed four goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Ducks. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Player Update (Thu Jan 26, 2023) - Slated to be in net Thursday

Francouz is set to start at home against Anaheim on Thursday, according to Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey.

Player Update (Sun Jan 22, 2023) - Rock solid in shootout win

Francouz stopped 26 of 27 shots in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Tending twine Saturday

Francouz will guard the road goal versus the Kraken on Saturday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Cruises to sixth win

Francouz made 26 saves in Monday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Slated to start Monday

Francouz is expected to start at home against Detroit on Monday, per Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey.

Player Update (Sun Jan 15, 2023) - Blanks Sens on Saturday

Francouz turned aside 29 shots in Saturday's 7-0 rout of the Senators.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - In net vs. Ottawa

Francouz is expected to start at home against Ottawa on Saturday, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Thu Jan 12, 2023) - Loses in return

Francouz allowed three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Thu Jan 12, 2023) - Expected to start Thursday

Francouz (lower body) is expected to guard the road net against Chicago on Thursday, according to Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater.

Player Update (Thu Jan 12, 2023) - Could start Thursday

Francouz is well enough to start Thursday against the Blackhawks, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Activated from IR

Francouz (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 4, 2023) - Tests out injury on ice

Francouz (lower body) skated prior to Tuesday's practice, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 2, 2023) - Surfaces on IR

Francouz (lower body) is listed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - Could be facing extended absence

Francouz is considered day-to-day and possibly week-to-week with a lower-body injury that's been bothering him since before the NHL's holiday break, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Tue Dec 27, 2022) - Dealing with lower-body issue

Francouz (lower body) won't travel to Arizona for Tuesday's game versus the Coyotes, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sat Dec 17, 2022) - Slated to suit up

Francouz (illness) is projected to be back in the lineup Saturday against Nashville after participating in Colorado's optional morning skate, Jesse Montano of DNVR Sportsreports.

Injury Update (Thu Dec 15, 2022) - Unavailable Thursday

Francouz (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Sabres, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Tue Dec 13, 2022) - Tending twine Tuesday

Francouz will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Philadelphia, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sun Dec 11, 2022) - Makes 30 saves in overtime victory

Francouz saved 30 of 32 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win against the Blues.

Player Update (Sun Dec 11, 2022) - Starting in St. Louis

Francouz will defend the goal net Sunday versus the Blues, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Player Update (Sat Dec 3, 2022) - Facing Boston

Francouz will be in the visiting crease against Boston on Saturday, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

Player Update (Wed Nov 23, 2022) - Facing Canucks

Francouz was the first goaltender off the ice Wednesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports, and will defend the home crease against Vancouver.

Player Update (Thu Nov 17, 2022) - Weathers storm in OT win

Francouz made 46 saves in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Thu Nov 17, 2022) - Facing Hurricanes

Francouz will guard the road cage during Thursday's matchup with Carolina.

Player Update (Sun Nov 13, 2022) - Earns first win of season

Francouz made 24 saves during a 4-1 victory over the visiting Hurricanes on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Nov 12, 2022) - Guarding home net Saturday

Francouz will guard the home crease against Carolina on Saturday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Fri Oct 28, 2022) - Suffers hard-luck loss

Francouz turned aside 22 of 23 shots during a 1-0 loss to the Devils on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Oct 28, 2022) - In goal Friday

Francouz will defend the road goal against New Jersey on Friday, according to Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com.

Player Update (Sat Oct 22, 2022) - Still looking for first win

Francouz allowed three goals on 38 shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken.

Player Update (Fri Oct 21, 2022) - Gets start Friday

Francouz will defend the home crease against Seattle on Friday, according to Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com.

Player Update (Thu Oct 13, 2022) - Making first start

Francouz will guard the road goal versus the Flames on Thursday, per Ryan Pike of Sportsnet 960.

Player Update (Tue Oct 4, 2022) - Backstops win

Francouz stopped 38 of 39 shots in Monday's 3-1 preseason win over Dallas.

Player Update (Mon Oct 3, 2022) - Set to play Monday

Francouz is expected to start Monday's road exhibition match versus Dallas, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.