Stefan Elliott was recalled from AHL Lake Erie on Wednesday night, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.

Elliott was recalled from AHL Lake Erie on Wednesday night, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

Elliott will provide the Avalanche with a seventh defenseman after Erik Johnson (knee) was placed on injured reserve. Coach Patrick Roy said that while Elliott won't play in the team's next game Friday against the Predators, the blueliner should get a chance to play in the near future.