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Ross Colton

Center · Colorado Avalanche

2016 Draft, Rd 4 Pick 27 (#118) — Tampa Bay Lightning

Next Game

Tue, Apr 7 · 8:00 PM ET @ Blues

FanDuel Sports Midwest, Altitude

Age 296'0"194 lbsShoots LeftRobbinsville, USA

Current Season

GP

67

Goals

9

Assists

15

Points

24

+/-

+8

S%

6.2%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 5vs STL0000411:56
Apr 4@ DAL000017:49
Apr 1vs VAN000-309:35
Mar 30vs CGY000-1014:43
Mar 28vs WPG000-109:35

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.00M

Total Value

$16.00M

Expires

4 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

12-team no-trade list (Yrs 3-4)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Marner Threads Needle to Sissons on Rush

Mitch Marner dishes a perfect setup to Colton Sissons barreling down the ice, threading the pass through traffic like only he can. These rush plays define Marner's elite vision, the stuff that keeps GMs salivating over Leafs extensions. In a league full of copycats, this connection boosts a lineup desperate for secondary scoring depth.

Anaheim DucksVegas Golden Knights
News
Short Shifts Power Rankings: April 3

The league's hottest teams shuffle spots in this week's Short Shifts Power Rankings as front offices digest the latest standings shakeups. Veterans like Colton Parayko and MacKenzie Weegar force GMs to rethink no-movement clauses amid trade whispers that echo through every locker room. With the deadline looming, these rankings reveal which squads hold the edge in the final sprint for playoff positioning.

Utah MammothSt. Louis Blues
Trades & Rumors
Blues' Rough Season Hides Shiny Silver Lining

The Blues grind through another tough 2025-26 campaign, but whispers from front offices hint at a hidden payoff that could reshape their future. Veterans like Colton Parayko dig in their heels on no-move clauses, signaling commitment amid trade buzz, while GM Doug Armstrong eyes the draft lottery odds. This potential windfall carries massive stakes for St. Louis as they balance short-term pain with long-term gain.

St. Louis BluesColorado Avalanche
Trades & Rumors
Oilers Rumors, Injuries and Deadline Buzz

The Oilers chase a playoff spot with Trent Frederic and Colton Dach inching toward returns that could bolster their forward lines just in time. Whispers swirl around deadline targets like Justin Faulk or Oliver Ekman-Larsson to shore up the right side of the blue line, while the front office stands pat in net with Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram.

Edmonton OilersToronto Maple Leafs
Injuries
Oilers' Past Sins Catch Up as Injuries Derail Run

The Edmonton Oilers stare down a nightmare scenario with Leon Draisaitl sidelined for the rest of the regular season after that brutal hit from Nashville's Ozzy Wiesblatt, leaving Connor McDavid to shoulder an impossible load. Trent Frederic, Colton Dach, Mattias Janmark, and Curtis Lazar pile on the pain from IR stints, exposing roster gaps that front-office brass ignored in past offseasons.

Edmonton OilersNashville Predators
News
McDavid's Edmonton Exit Looms Large

Connor McDavid signed that short-term extension with the Oilers last fall to chase a Cup in these next two seasons, but insiders whisper he could bolt as early as summer 2026 if things sour. GM Stan Bowman loaded up at the deadline with Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from Chicago, aiming to shield McDavid and Draisaitl from grind-it-out matchups while bolstering the blue line and penalty kill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ross Colton's stats this season?
Ross Colton has 9 goals and 15 assists for 24 points in 67 games this season.
What team does Ross Colton play for?
Ross Colton is a forward for the Colorado Avalanche.
What is Ross Colton's contract?
Ross Colton has a cap hit of $4.00M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Ross Colton drafted?
Ross Colton was drafted in the 2016 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 4, Pick 27 (118 overall).
Where is Ross Colton from?
Ross Colton is 29 years old and was born in Robbinsville, USA.