The Colorado Avalanche were hoping to get out to a fast start but that hasn’t happened. Now Semyon Varlamov is hurt and was just placed on IR. For Colorado this could be an uphill battle. Varlamov is not off to a great year, but it’s early. The Avalenche are sitting in 11th place in the West, and now they will need to rely on Reto Berra. It’s been reported that Varlamov injured his groin earlier today.

It was thought Varlamov first tweaked his groin during Tuesday’s OT loss to the Leafs, but he was scheduled to start this evening against Ottawa and took the morning warmup, only to (apparently) re-aggravate the issue. [Pro Hockey Talk]

Last season Semyon Varlamov was runner-up to the Vezina Trophy last season, and his numbers were great. This year however he has been off, and his numbers have fallen faster than

Now, it’s time for some speculation. There are not a lot of good goaltenders on the free agent market. Could Colorado be what Martin Brodeur has been looking for? The team has talent, and they had and still have a look at a Playoff run. If the Varlamov injury is a lingering issue Brodeur could be a nice pick up.

It is entirely too early to guess if there is really any need to look at Brodeur, but I really don’t think if needed the Avs wouldn’t at least give it some thought. It was reported that Brodeur wants the right place to call home for this season. Colorado could be a nice fit.

*UPDATE, Colorado Avalanche “Starter/Back Up Reto Berra has suffered an injury tonight. The goaltending situation just went from bad to worse.*