Maltsev was placed on waivers Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.
Maltsev signed a one-year, two-way contract with LA on Saturday.
Maltsev was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.
Maltsev had two shots on net and won all three faceoffs over 6:43 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Rangers.
The Avalanche recalled Maltsev from AHL Colorado on Monday.
Maltsev cleared waivers and was sent to AHL Colorado on Monday, Brennan Vogt of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Maltsev was waived Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Maltsev penned a one-year contract with Colorado on Wednesday.
Maltsev was reassigned to AHL Colorado from the active roster Wednesday.
Maltsev had two shots on goal and five hits in Thursday's 4-1 win over Los Angeles.