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The Toledo Walleye have re-signed forward Colby Ambrosio for the 2025–26 ECHL season. After making his debut late last year, the 22-year-old from Welland, Ontario now prepares for his first full professional campaign.

Joel Kiviranta News / Breakaway on SI / July 27

Former Avalanche Winger Still Available Following Career Year

Former Colorado Avalanche forward Joel Kiviranta entered free agency poised to cash in. The 29-year-old, two-way winger recorded a career best 16 goals last season in Colorado in addition to playing a significant role as a penalty killer.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 26

Avalanche sign AHL scorer to two-way deal

It didn’t take long for the Avalanche to come to terms with their newest acquisition as PuckPedia reports that Colorado has signed winger Daniil Gushchin to a one-year, two-way deal.

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Joel Kiviranta News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Free-agent profile for Joel Kiviranta

Perhaps no remaining free agent is harder to gauge than forward Joel Kiviranta, who flashed unexpected scoring touch last season with the Colorado Avalanche that vastly deviated from his career norm.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 25

Sharks acquire Oskar Olausson from Avalanche in exchange for Danil Gushchin

The San Jose Sharks have acquired winger Oskar Olausson from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for winger Danil Gushchin. Olausson was the Avalanche’s first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, although up to this point, he has struggled to live up to that potential, getting into just four NHL games.

Oskar Olausson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Sharks, Avalanche swap forwards in trade

According to a team announcement from the San Jose Sharks, the Sharks have traded forward Daniil Gushchin to the Colorado Avalanche for forward Oskar Olausson.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26

The Colorado Avalanche, on paper, have a team that should contend for the Stanley Cup for the foreseeable future. Last season began with major red flags regarding goaltending and depth.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 23

Colorado Avalanche 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The Colorado Avalanche had limited cap space coming into this offseason. The franchise has made the playoffs eight straight years, including winning the Stanley Cup in 2022.

John Ludvig News / Inside The Rink / July 23

AHL: John Ludvig Signs Overseas

The Colorado Eagles defenseman John Ludvig is signing overseas with HC Dynamo Pardubice of Czechia. In 31 games for the Eagles, he had 12 points on a goal and 11 assists.

Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / July 23

Utah Losing One Professional Hockey Team After Unexpected Sale of Colorado Avalanche Affiliate

The city of Utah will be losing its beloved ECHL Grizzlies after the Colorado Avalanche announced the sale of that franchise in an unexpected move. West Valley City has formally approved the Utah Grizzlies' departure from the Maverik Center, and the state, after close to 30 years.

Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / July 22

Colorado Avalanche Facing Ultimatum With Star Winger as he Enters Last Year of his Deal

Martin Necas' future in Colorado is up in the air after being acquired in the Mikko Rantanen deal, and now, the Avalanche have a big decision to make.

Dmitry Orlov News / NHL Rumors / July 19

Colorado Avalanche don't have a lot of salary cap space with which to work

Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey NOW (mailbag): The Colorado Avalanche still do not know what Martin Necas would ultimately sign for. The idea that the winger could put up at 95 point season then demand $11 million AAV is not far off.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Ducks sign Drew Helleson to two-year deal

The Ducks have signed restricted free agent defenseman Drew Helleson to a two-year contract, the team announced. The deal is worth $2.2MM with a cap hit of $1.1MM, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18

Avalanche Standoff: $10M for Unhappy Forward or Another Trade?

The Colorado Avalanche’s biggest offseason question mark remains Martin Nečas. Acquired in the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen trade, Nečas delivered a strong finish to the 2025 season, producing 28 points in 30 games and finishing the year with 83 points, good for top-20 in league scoring.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 18

Does it make sense for the Calgary Flames to trade Nazem Kadri?

Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now: (mailbag) The Colorado Avalanche’s third line is looking a little questionable right now. Logan O’Connor’s injury creates another hole in their bottom six.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

NHL Rumours: 26 Year’s Old Future AAV

Welcome to NHL Rumours! The Colorado Avalanche made a blockbluster trade last season, trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-trade team.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Colorado Avalanche’s Top 10

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Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / July 13

NHL Insider Reveals Bold Prediction on Avalanche Offseason

The Colorado Avalanche fell short of winning another Stanley Cup this season, losing in the first round of the playoffs. The team pushed the Dallas Stars to seven games in the series, but ultimately couldn't finish the job.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Summer Series: Colorado Avalanche Defining Moment

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Josh Manson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Grading Josh Manson’s $7.9 million contract extension with Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have begun preparing for the future. They have extended the contract for Josh Manson by two years. He was scheduled to be a free agent next summer, but now will be with the team through 2027-28.

Josh Manson News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

Avalanche sign Josh Manson to two-year contract extension

The Colorado Avalanche have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with defenseman Josh Manson, the club announced Thursday afternoon. Manson, 33, collected 15 points (one goal, 14 assists) while averaging 18:02 of ice time in 48 games with the Avalanche during the 2024-25 regular season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

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