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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
What Joel Kiviranta’s Return Actually Gives the Dallas Stars
A familiar face returned to the Dallas Stars during this season’s Free Agency. Joel Kiviranta signed a one-year, $1 million contract on July 1, returning to the organization that gave him his NHL start after three seasons with the Colorado Avalanche.
NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 2
Why Joel Kiviranta's Departure Matters for the Colorado Avalanche
Joel Kiviranta’s career is headed full circle as he is headed back to play for the Dallas Stars. The veteran forward agreed to a one-year contract with the Stars during free agency.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1
Stars land Joel Kiviranta on $1 million contract
The opening day of NHL Free Agency has been a good day for reunions, as multiple players have gone back to a club that they’d previously played for in their careers.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Joel Kiviranta re-joins Stars on one-year contract
The Dallas Stars have brought back forward Joel Kiviranta on a one-year, $1 million contract. Undrafted out of Vantaa, Finland, Kiviranta debuted in the Liiga in 2013 before heading to North America to join the Stars organization in 2019.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Joel Kiviranta
The Colorado Avalanche may have finally moved on from one of their worst playoff series losses ever, but the 2025-26 season retrospective has not been finished.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 11
NHL Injuries: Golden Knights' Mark Stone out Sunday night after departing Friday's after the first
Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower-body) did take part in their morning skate, and forward Troy Terry (maintenance) didn’t take part.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 17
Finland breaks single-game Olympic men's hockey goal record in NHL participation era
Team Finland made a bit of Olympic history on Saturday as it turned in a dominant performance.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 1
NHL Injuries: Auston Matthews practices, but Chris Tanev out a significant time
Anaheim Ducks: Forward Frank Vatrano will miss about the next six weeks with a fractured shoulder. He suffered the injury last Saturday against the LA Kings.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25
Avalanche to activate Joel Kiviranta from injured reserve
The Avalanche have cleared left-winger Joel Kiviranta to play.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 18
Avalanche’s Joel Kiviranta out indefinitely with lower-body injury
Another player is down in the Mile High City. On Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that forward Joel Kiviranta is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.
Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 8, 2025
Former Dallas Stars forward lands with a division rival
After a career-high in goals, former Dallas Stars forward Joel Kiviranta will return to the Colorado Avalanche, but his shooting percentage hints at possible regression Dallas Stars fans will remember Joel Kiviranta for his time in Victory Green, but he's staying put with a division rival.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / August 8, 2025
Avalanche sign Joel Kiviranta to one-year contract
A solid forward is staying in the Mile High City. On Friday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed forward Joel Kiviranta to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season.
Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Hockey / July 30, 2025
Joel Kiviranta’s Uncertain NHL Future 
Former Avalanche depth forward remains homeless. Joel Kiviranta currently finds himself without an NHL contract—a state of professional uncertainty that, barring a late opportunity, could well persist into the foreseeable future.
Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / July 27, 2025
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 25, 2025
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.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 15, 2025
Canucks ‘still monitoring’ remaining UFA options; actively working to clear cap space: report
While the weather continues to be warm, that doesn’t mean things are cooling off in the Vancouver Canucks‘ front office. According to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, the Canucks’ management isn’t “off to the cottage” quite yet.
NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 22, 2024
Seattle Swept: Kiviranta Scores Hat Trick in Avalanche’s Pre-Holiday Break Win Over the Kraken
DENVER — Joel Kiviranta has scored a hat trick before. But that was in the playoffs and is one that some of the Avalanche’s longest-tenured players want to erase from their memory.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / December 20, 2024
Joel Kiviranta's leads Avalanche's comeback against Sharks
Joel Kiviranta scored two third-period goals to help the visiting Colorado Avalanche earn a 4-2 come-from-behind victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 23, 2024
Good & Bad: Kiviranta Scores Twice in Seattle, Avalanche Extend Winning Streak to Three Games
Suddenly, the 0-4-0 start is nothing but a mere memory. Despite not getting any of their injured forwards back, the Avalanche continued their winning ways on Tuesday, defeating the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on the road to extend their winning streak to three games.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / July 1, 2024
Report: Avalanche Sign Veteran Defenseman To One-Year Deal; Kiviranta Returns
Is Jack Johnson’s time with the Colorado Avalanche over? Their newest signing would seem to indicate there’s a chance that is the case. On Monday, the Avalanche signed 33 year old defenseman Calvin de Haan to a one year, $800,000 contract, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / May 3, 2024
Avalanche Practice: Kiviranta Skates, Taking Advantage Of Break
During the regular season, Jared Bednar mentioned multiple times that he didn’t like the way his Avalanche team played coming out of long breaks. His team might just be in the middle of a long break right now.
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