The Colorado Avalanche made a significant number of offseason moves over the summer, some of which received a lot of notice, much of which did not. Many of their actions represent a substantial shift towards investing in the franchise’s future. From their minor league affiliations to player and coach acquisitions, it’s been a summer of change. Will their moves payoff?
THE GOOD
1. The Colorado Avalanche signed Nathan MacKinnon to a seven year contract that goes through the 2022-23 season. With an average annual value of $6.3, if Nathan MacKinnon develops into the type of player many hope, this could be a steal.