Matteau was released from his PTO by the Blue Jackets on Friday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Matteau signed a professional tryout with the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Matteau (leg) was activated off injured reserve and assigned to AHL Colorado on Tuesday.
Matteau (leg) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.
Matteau was injured in the first period of Saturday's game versus the Blues, and he couldn't put much weight on his right leg, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Matteau was recalled by the Avalanche on Friday.
Matteau was waived by the Avalanche on Wednesday, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Matteau returned to practice Monday after clearing the league's COVID-19 protocols, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Matteau has surfaced on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list after testing positive for the virus, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Matteau snagged a one-year, two-way deal from Colorado on Thursday.