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Avalanche Face Crucial Decisions Before Free Agency

6/2/2025

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As free agency nears, the Colorado Avalanche stand at a crossroads. They must decide whether to secure promising restricted free agent D Sam Malinski after his impressive rookie season. The fate of veteran F Brock Nelson hangs in the balance, alongside crucial evaluations of unrestricted free agents D Ryan Lindgren and F Jonathan Drouin. These decisions could shape the team's future.

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Story summary

As free agency nears, the Colorado Avalanche stand at a crossroads. They must decide whether to secure promising restricted free agent D Sam Malinski after his impressive rookie season. The fate of veteran F Brock Nelson hangs in the balance, alongside crucial evaluations of unrestricted free agents D Ryan Lindgren and F Jonathan Drouin. These decisions could shape the team's future.