Francouz (groin) announced his retirement on Friday, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.

Francouz (groin) will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.

General manager Chris MacFarland said Francouz (groin) is out indefinitely in a press conference Wednesday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Francouz (groin) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Colorado head coach Jared Bednar confirmed Monday that Francouz (groin) is not expected to be ready for the regular season, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Francouz (groin) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CBS.

Francouz (groin) is unlikely to be ready for the start of the Avalanche's training camp, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Francouz had an adductor procedure following Colorado's first-round playoff exit, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Francouz (lower body) is getting close to returning, coach Jared Bednar told Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette on Thursday.

Francouz (lower body) isn't expected to return Wednesday versus the Wild.