Denver Post · Jul 20, 2016
Mikhail Grigorenko signs with Avalanche, avoids arbitration hearing
Mikhail Grigorenko (25) of the Colorado Avalanche handles the puck as Scottie Upshall (10) of the St. Louis Blues and Kyle Brodziak (28) defends during the third period of the Blues’ 5-1 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the St. Louis Blues at the Pepsi Center on Sunday, April 3, 2016.Avalanche forward Mikhail Grigorenko avoided a salary arbitration hearing Friday in Toronto by agreeing to terms with Colorado on a one-year, $1.3 million contract Wednesday. The 22-year-old will nearly double his salary of last season ($675,000) and prove he is worth a long-term contract in his second season with the Avs.