Borna Rendulic (leg) was reassigned to AHL Lake Erie on Tuesday.

Rendulic (leg) was reassigned to AHL Lake Erie on Tuesday.

Analysis:

Rendulic didn't appear in a game for the Avalanche after fracturing his leg Jan. 15 against the Panthers, but his demotion to the minors suggests he might be able to see some action in Lake Erie's final three contests. The 23-year-old wasn't expected to play in the NHL this season, but a slew of injuries resulted in him making his NHL debut in December. He finished the campaign with a goal and an assist over his 11 games before suffering the injury.