Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates after winning the Stanley Cup after defeating the Tampa Bay Lighting at Amalie Arena June 26, 2022. 
Getting your player ready...
Mere weeks since Colorado won the Stanley Cup, there’s no rest for Joe Sakic and the Avalanche front office as free agency kicked off on July 13.
Here’s a running list of the new faces joining the Avs, the free agents who are leaving and who’s getting contract extensions:
Joining the Avalanche
Free agents
- Andreas Englund, defenseman (previously Ottawa) — one year | Story
- Charles Hudon, forward (previously Montreal) — one year, two-way contract | Story
- Josh Jacobs, defenseman (previously Carolina) — one year
- Jonas Johansson, goaltender (previously Florida) — one year | Story
- Spencer Smallman, forward (previously Carolina) — two years
Via trade
- Alexandar Georgiev, goaltender (from Rangers for draft picks) | Story
Avs sent 2022 third- and fifth round picks and a 2023 third-round pick.
Note: Georgiev signed a three-year, $10.2 million contract.
Leaving the Avalanche
Free agents
- Nicolas Aube-Kubel, forward — Toronto Maple Leafs, one year, $1 million
- Andre Burakovsky, forward — Seattle Kraken, five years, $27.5 million
- Darcy Kuemper, goaltender — Washington Capitals, five years, $26.25 million
- Nico Sturm, forward — San Jose Sharks, three years, $6 million
Re-signing with the Avs
- Andrew Cogliano, forward — one year, $1.25 million | Story
- Darren Helm, forward — one year, $1.25 million | Story
- Artturi Lehkonen, forward — five years, $22.5 million | Story
- Josh Manson, defenseman — four years, $18 million | Story
- Jacob MacDonald, defenseman — two years | Story
- Valeri Nichuskin, forward — eight years, $49 million | Story
