Maenalanen failed his physical and was released from his professional tryout agreement with the Avalanche on Wednesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Maenalanen signed a professional tryout agreement with Colorado on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Maenalanen provided an assist and five hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2.
Maenalanen picked up two assists in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
Maenalanen provided a pair of assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
Maenalanen (upper body) will play Thursday against Buffalo, according to Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun.
Maenalanen (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.
Maenalanen (upper body) may be available against Pittsburgh on Friday, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Maenalanen (upper body) skated in a non-contact jersey during Friday's practice and consequently isn't expected to play this evening versus Tampa Bay, per Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet.
Maenalanen (upper body) might be ready to play versus Calgary on Tuesday, John Lu of TSN reports.