As the focus in the NHL rests squarely on the impending trade deadline, there is one important date on the calendar which kicks off today on the first of March. This is the day that future contracts for next season can get signed and registered, which officially begins the roster building for the 2024-25 season.
While today is only the start of the process, it is still a big day to start watching the Colorado Avalanche start making some decisions in regards to the players in the development system. As the Avalanche currently sit at 47 of their allotted 50 contracts for the 2023-24 season it means that they’ve had to wait on signing any prospects as it would limit some flexibility for the present team.