Andrew Cogliano Retires & Depth Defensemen Free Agent Targets
Also, meet the latest Finnish forward the Avalanche recently signed
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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Wild, Oilers
June 21, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Andrew Cogliano has announced his retirement. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have to make decisions on Mitch Marner and Mark Giordano but have elected to move on from Ilya Samsonov. The Vancouver Canucks have given Ilya Mikheyev’s agent permission to seek a trade and the Minnesota Wild are shopping Filip Gustavsson. Finally, is Evander Kane going to play Game 6 for the Edmonton Oilers?
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Avalanche 2024 Free Agent Targets: Depth Defensemen
June 21, 2024 by Marko Zlomislic
With that context in mind, let’s dive into four potential unrestricted free agents (UFAs) who could replace Johnson at a cost-effective price while providing more on-ice value alongside Malinski on the bottom pair.
Meet the Avalanche’s New Finnish Forward: Jere Innala
June 17, 2024 by Stefano Rubino
The team announced on June 13 that they had signed Finnish forward Jere Innala from Frolunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) to an entry-level contract (ELC) worth $925,000. He can be sent down to the AHL’s (American Hockey League) Colorado Eagles without having to clear waivers. This enables the team to have an inexpensive, skilled player at their disposal, and if he needs time to develop or adjust his game, they can send him down easily.
Avalanche Farm System Needs a Really Strong 2024 Draft
June 15, 2024 by Kerry Collins
This has become fairly common in Colorado, as the Avs have had just two picks in the first five rounds of the last two drafts combined. They’ve also had just two second-round picks since 2017. They have obviously made it work, and most of the picks they’ve hit on have been phenomenal. Here’s a look at the Avs’ recent draft history, how they’ve turned some draft mediocrity into a contender, and why they need their prospect pool to grow now more than ever.