The Colorado Avalanche need some value contracts for next season, so why not take a chance on a future Hall of Famer?

While the NHL creeps toward crowning its champion for the 2024-25 season and prepares for its annual spending spree three weeks from Tuesday, MacFarland and the Colorado Avalanche crossed the No. 1 item off the offseason list this past week by signing center Brock Nelson to a three-year, $22.5 million contract.

Canadiens Named Team to Watch in Avalanche Forward Sweepstakes originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Montreal Canadiens could explore a reunion with a Colorado Avalanche pending unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The Avalanche have not been past the second round since they won the Stanley Cup in 2022. Here is the dream scenario to get them back.

The Colorado Avalanche are slightly closer to solidifying their opening-night lineup for the 2025-26 NHL season. Brock Nelson – brought in along with Charlie

The Colorado Avalanche have some work to do this offseason if they want to get back to contending for a Stanley Cup. After two straight early playoff exits,