The Avalanche have re-signed Valeri Nichushkin to a two-year deal worth $5.0 million ($2.5M AAV).
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Colorado Avalanche News
The Avalanche have signed Logan O'Connor to a two-year, $1.45 million ($725k AAV) contract extension.
Nelson is expected to play in Game 3.
Nelson was forced to leave Game 2 but did return. Despite being banged up, head coach Barry Trotz expects to have his No.2 centre in Game 3 on Friday. Nelson has had a terrific postseason, posting 15 points (7G / 8A) in 17 games.
Kiviranta will draw into the Stars lineup for Game 7.
Landeskog (leg) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play in Game 7.
Landeskog (leg) will be a game-time decision for Game 7.
Francouz is "unfit to play" in Game 5 vs. Dallas.
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Francouz led the Avalanche onto the ice for warmups for Game 4.
O'Connor is expected to draw into the Avalanche lineup for Game 3.
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Francouz led the Avalanche onto the ice for warmups.
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Francouz will start Game 2 vs. the Stars.
Kiviranta will draw into the Stars lineup for Game 6.
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Francouz led the Avalanche onto the ice for warmups.
Kiviranta will draw into the Stars lineup on Sunday.
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Francouz will start Wednesday vs. the Stars.
Necas (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Game 1.
Necas (undisclosed) practiced on Friday; could play in Game 1.
Necas hasn't been on the ice much during the NHL's Return to Play Program but head coach Rod Brind'Amour said that he "looked really good" on Frida and has not ruled him out for Game 1 on Saturday. Monitor Necas' status as the Hurricanes hit the ice for warmups at 11:30 am ET.
Makar (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for the round-robin.
Makar missed some time during training camp but participated in the final practice before entering the bubble. While speaking with the media on Monday, Makar said "I feel perfect now," which is a great sign for the Avalanche, who begins Western Conference round-robin play on Sunday. Makar had 50 points (12G / 38A) in 57 games during his rookie campaign and had six points (1G / 5A) in 10 playoff games last year.
The Avalanche signed Jacob MacDonald to a two-year contract extension.
MacDonald spent the entire 2019-20 season in the AHL, picking up 16 goals with 26 assists (42 points) in 56 games. His 42 points led all Colorado (AHL) defensemen and was fourth among all AHL blueliners.
The Avalanche signed T.J. Tynan to a one-year contract extension.
Tynan picked up just one assist in 16 NHL games this season, spending most of the year in the AHL. While with the Colorado Eagles, he picked up five goals and 42 assists, leading the team with 47 points and being named an AHL All-Star.
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