Avalanche Land Schwartz on $9.75M, Three-Year Deal

Colorado has made its first major splash of free agency, signing veteran forward Jaden Schwartz to a three-year contract worth $9.75 million. The Avalanche are clearly looking to add secondary scoring depth around their core stars, and Schwartz brings playoff experience and a proven track record in the postseason. This move signals that Colorado believes it's ready to compete now, not rebuild, and Schwartz's ability to perform in high-leverage situations could prove invaluable come April.