Overview
- Joel Kiviranta agreed to a one-year extension worth $1.25 million for the 2025-26 season.
- General manager Chris MacFarland praised Kiviranta’s work ethic and five-on-five contributions.
- The 29-year-old Finnish winger set career highs with 16 goals, seven assists and 23 points in 79 games last season.
- Kiviranta is projected to anchor Colorado’s third line and shore up depth following Logan O’Connor’s injury.
- After the signing, the Avalanche retain roughly $2 million in salary cap space as they refine their roster ahead of training camp.