Ross Colton Transactions

Colton (lower body) is not expected back during Colorado's first-round series against the Dallas Stars, Meghan Angley of Guerrilla Sports reports Tuesday.

Colton (foot) will be activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup in Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Red Wings, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Colton (foot) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.

Colton (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Colton agreed to a four-year, $16 million contract with Colorado on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Colton (not injury related) cleared COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, per Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site.

Colton was placed in COVID-19 protocols and will not play Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Colton signed a two-year, $2.25 million contract with Tampa Bay on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Colton scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Colton was promoted to the active roster and will play Saturday versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Colton was promoted to the active roster and scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Colton was promoted from the taxi squad ahead of Tuesday's game at Dallas, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

The Lightning placed Colton on the taxi squad Thursday, per CBS Sports.

Colton centered the fourth line in Wednesday's morning skate and is expected to be promoted from the taxi squad to make his NHL debut Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes, Jay Recher of 95.3 WDAE Radio reports.

Colton was promoted to the taxi squad from AHL Syracuse on Sunday, per CBS Sports.

Colton was reassigned to the Crunch of the AHL on Monday.