According to a team announcement, the Colorado Avalanche have signed depth forward Parker Kelly to a four-year contract. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that it’ll be a $6.8MM deal for Kelly with an AAV of $1.7MM. There’s no questioning the length of Kelly’s new contract, given he played last season on a one-year, $825K agreement with Colorado. Still, due to several … [Read more...] about Avalanche Sign Parker Kelly To Four-Year Contract
Avalanche, Sam Malinski Agree To Terms On One-Way Contract
The Avalanche have agreed to terms with pending RFA defenseman Sam Malinski on a one-year deal worth $1.4MM, according to PuckPedia. The contract walks him to UFA status in 2026. More to come… … [Read more...] about Avalanche, Sam Malinski Agree To Terms On One-Way Contract
Drouin And Lindgren Expected To Test Free Agency
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