Avalanche Add Former Canucks Defenseman on One-Year Deal

Colorado's front office continues to tinker with its blue line depth, bringing in a veteran presence from Vancouver on a short-term contract. The move signals the Avalanche's confidence in their core while adding insurance at a position where depth can make or break a playoff run. This is the kind of low-risk, high-upside signing that separates contenders from pretenders when April rolls around.