Avalanche UFA Board: Does Another Veteran Forward Addition Make Sense?

It feels like somewhere between 2024 and 2025, the Colorado Avalanche began shifting towards one of the oldest rosters in the NHL. Casey Mittelstadt was traded away and replaced by an older (and better) Brock Nelson, the Avs even added an older 3C in Charlie Coyle, who eventually was replaced a year later by Nazem Kadri.

On defense, Josh Manson signed an extension, Brent Burns is the oldest player in the NHL and heading towards a second season in Colorado, and a younger Samuel Girard was traded for Brett Kulak, who is also nearing his mid 30s.