Joel Kiviranta, Avalanche Agree to Third Straight One-Year Deal

Joel Kiviranta, Avalanche agree to third straight one-year deal

The Colorado Avalanche can’t quit Joel Kiviranta. The team and veteran left wing agreed to a one-year contract for the third consecutive season, the team announced Friday morning. The salary number was not disclosed. Kiviranta is coming off a productive year in Colorado, with the 29-year-old Vantaa, Finland, native accumulating 23 points (16 goals, seven assists) over 79 games during the regular season. His postseason performance, however, was a…

Joel Kiviranta Signs One-Year Deal with Avalanche

The Avalanche are bringing back Joel Kiviranta for the 2025-26 season. The veteran forward signed a one-year contract on Friday, remaining with the club for the third consecutive season. His contract is worth $1.25 million. Kiviranta, 29, was an unrestricted free agent who was likely looking for more term on his next deal. He blew past his career numbers last year, putting up 16 goals, and 23 points in 79 games. Even the seven assists he had wer…

Avalanche Re-Sign Joel Kiviranta

The Avalanche announced that they’ve re-signed forward Joel Kiviranta to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. Kiviranta, 29, returns to Colorado on the heels of a career year. The 5’11” winger set career highs in goals (16), assists (7), points (23), appearances (79), and average time on ice (12:31) in 2024-25. He now signs his third consecutive one-year deal with the Avs in free agency after initially joining the organization on…

Avalanche re-sign forward Joel Kiviranta on one-year contract

A staple in the Colorado Avalanche lineup is returning. Forward Joel Kiviranta agreed to a one-year contract for next season, the club announced on Friday.