One of the Colorado Avalanche’s most recognizable defensive stalwarts is staying in Denver.
Josh Manson signed a two-year contract extension with the Avalanche Thursday, securing his services through the 2027-28 NHL season, barring a future trade that he approves. The new deal carries an average annual value of $3.95 million, which is a slight discount from his current $4.5 million price tag.
However, injuries have been an issue for Manson over the past few years The 33-year-old was limited to 48 games last season due to a series of upper and lower-body ailments. But when he’s not on the sidelines, he’s been one of Colorado’s most dependable and productive blueliners outside of Cale Makar and Devon Toews.