Semyon Varlamov is dealing with the flu, per Avs coach Patrick Roy.

Varlamov is dealing with the flu, per Avs coach Patrick Roy.

Analysis:

Roy has named Calvin Pickard the starting goalie for Wednesday's contest with the Sharks. There hasn't been any indication that Varlamov won't be available as a backup in that contest, but it's a situation worth monitoring given Varly's status as the No. 1 netminder. The Avs hadn't called up a goalie as of Tuesday afternoon.