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.