Avs' Preissing out 4 to 6 weeks after knee scope

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DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Avalanche will be without Tom Preissing for four to six weeks after the defenseman had a scope done on his right knee.

The Avalanche acquired Preissing, along with defenseman Kyle Quincey, in a deal that sent Ryan Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings during the offseason.

The 30-year-old Preissing, a former Colorado College standout, had three goals and four assists in 22 games for the Kings last season.

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