Dennis Everberg was assigned to AHL Lake Erie on Friday, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.

Everberg was assigned to AHL Lake Erie on Friday, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

After surprisingly cracking the Avs' Opening Night roster on the heels of a strong training camp, Everberg disappeared through the team's first five games, posting a minus-2 rating with no points. With John Mitchell (head) returning to action and immediately receiving run on the third line, the Avs determined Everberg was better served refining his game in the minors, rather than seeing light minutes on the checking line.