Avalanche ink pending UFA Brock Nelson to 3-year deal
June 4 - Forward Brock Nelson signed a three-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.
Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported it was worth a total of $22.5 million and carries an average annual value of $7.5 million.
Nelson, 33, recorded 56 points (26 goals, 30 assists) in 80 games split between the New York Islanders and Avalanche in the 2024-25 season, He was acquired by the Avalanche on March 6 after spending 11-plus seasons with the Islanders.
"My family and I are excited to be staying in Colorado," Nelson said. "Having spent my entire career with one organization, we weren't totally sure what to expect when we arrived in Denver. But getting the opportunity to play for the Avalanche, to compete with a great group of teammates in that locker room, and in front of the tremendous fans at Ball Arena, we knew this was where we wanted to stay."
Nelson could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
"We're thrilled to have reached an agreement with Brock to keep him in Colorado for the next three seasons," Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said. "He's been a great center in this league for a long time, and he brings professionalism and a dedicated work ethic on and off the ice. We think he's a great fit and is a stabilizing presence to our second-line center role with his size and ability to touch all areas of the ice.
"We're excited to see what his contributions will be over a larger sample size with the Avalanche."
Nelson has totaled 587 points (301 goals, 286 assists) in 920 career games. He was selected by the Islanders with the 30th overall pick of the 2010 NHL Draft.
--Field Level Media
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