Avalanche pending unrestricted free agents Jonathan Drouin and Ryan Lindgren are expected to hit the open market next week, relays Peter Baugh of The Athletic (subscription link). Drouin reached free agency last year as well before re-signing a one-year, $2.5MM deal. The winger put up 37 points in 45 games this season. Meanwhile, Lindgren was acquired at the trade deadline … [Read more...] about Drouin And Lindgren Expected To Test Free Agency
Blue Jackets Acquire Charlie Coyle, Miles Wood From Avalanche
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for top prospect Gavin Brindley, a 2027 second-round pick, and a 2025 third-round pick, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The deal was first reported by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. The deal has now been confirmed by Columbus. Colorado will clear out $7.75MM … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Acquire Charlie Coyle, Miles Wood From Avalanche
Avalanche Sign Jason Polin, Matthew Stienburg To One-Year Deals
In separate announcements, the Colorado Avalanche shared that they’ve signed forwards Jason Polin and Matthew Stienburg to one-year deals through the 2025-26 season. According to contract data provided by Puck Pedia, Polin will earn an NHL salary of $775K and $130K in the AHL. No contract details for Stienburg have been disclosed, but his salary will likely fall within a … [Read more...] about Avalanche Sign Jason Polin, Matthew Stienburg To One-Year Deals
Kraken Linked To Aaron Schneekloth For Assistant Coach Vacancy
The Kraken are aiming to hire AHL Colorado head coach Aaron Schneekloth to fill one of their assistant coach vacancies, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said on Sunday’s 32 Thoughts podcast. Schneekloth, 46, has a 12-year coaching career spent exclusively with the Colorado Eagles club, dating back to their days as the ECHL affiliate of the Jets and Flames from 2013-14 to 2015-16. … [Read more...] about Kraken Linked To Aaron Schneekloth For Assistant Coach Vacancy
Avalanche Reportedly Interested In Signing Jonathan Toews
In today’s rendition of 32 Thoughts, Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman gave a brief update on Jonathan Toews’s market as he attempts to make a comeback to the NHL. Friedman listed the Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Winnipeg Jets as likely suitors for the three-time Stanley Cup champion.All three teams connected to Toews have a common denominator: they are all in their … [Read more...] about Avalanche Reportedly Interested In Signing Jonathan Toews
