As the first sign of life in what portends to be a busy offseason, the Colorado Avalanche announced they have signed top prospect goaltender Ilya Nabokov to a two-year Entry Level Contract beginning in the 2025-26 season. The term of two years is due to Nabokov’s current age of 22.
We have signed goaltender Ilya Nabokov to a two-year, entry-level contract through the 2026-27 season. pic.twitter.com/R6k18OpZQr
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 30, 2025
This move has been long rumored and it is good to finally have the former KHL MVP as part of the organization.