While Mikko Rantanen is the most prominent member of the Avalanche who is eligible for a contract extension this summer, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now examines the other forward of note who can sign a new deal in July, winger Logan O’Connor. The 27-year-old was in the midst of a career year with 13 goals and 12 assists in 57 games before undergoing hip surgery just before … [Read more...] about Logan O’Connor In Line For A Significant Raise On His Next Deal
Avalanche Sign Jere Innala To Entry-Level Deal
The Avalanche announced today that they’ve signed forward Jere Innala to a one-year, entry-level deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. In doing so, the Avs dip their toes into international free-agent waters. Innala, 26, is an undersized sniper who was never drafted by an NHL club, but the Finnish winger has been a mainstay in the two top leagues in Scandinavia for the past … [Read more...] about Avalanche Sign Jere Innala To Entry-Level Deal
Amateur Scouting Director Wade Klippenstein Hired By Notre Dame College
The Avalanche will soon be looking for a new Director of Amateur Scouting. Notre Dame College announced (Twitter link) announced that they’ve hired Wade Klippenstein as their new Director of Hockey Development. Klippenstein has been in Colorado’s scouting department since 2016, serving as their top amateur scout for the past three seasons but Colorado Hockey Now’s Evan Rawal … [Read more...] about Amateur Scouting Director Wade Klippenstein Hired By Notre Dame College
Avalanche And Jonathan Drouin Have Started Contract Talks
Avalanche winger Jonathan Drouin is one of the more intriguing pending unrestricted free agents available this summer. After taking a low-cost contract with Colorado, he had a career year offensively, positioning himself for a considerable raise on the open market this time around. Both Drouin and Colorado management have expressed a desire to get a new deal in place. His … [Read more...] about Avalanche And Jonathan Drouin Have Started Contract Talks
Central Notes: Drouin, Goligoski, Blackhawks
Colorado Avalanche writer Adrian Dater is reporting that the Avalanche and pending unrestricted free agent Jonathan Drouin have yet to begin talks on a potential extension, while Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic is reporting that the two sides are expected to meet later this week. The 29-year-old Drouin played on a prove-it contract this past season for $825K and was terrific for … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Drouin, Goligoski, Blackhawks