The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Josh Manson to a two-year contract extension by means of 2027-28 on Thursday. Monetary phrases weren’t disclosed.
Manson, 33, has spent three-plus seasons with the Avalanche after starting his NHL profession with the Anaheim Geese, although he was restricted to 48 video games in 2024-25 on account of damage.
He tallied 15 factors (one objective, 14 assists) in that point and has amassed 57 factors (13 objectives, 44 assists) and 443 hits in 173 video games for Colorado. Manson was a commerce deadline acquisition for the Avs in 2022, and he helped the staff win the Stanley Cup a couple of months later (three objectives, 5 assists in 20 playoff video games).
“Josh has been an essential member of our blue line since becoming a member of the staff throughout the 2022 stretch run,” Avalanche normal supervisor Chris MacFarland stated in a press release. “He’s a gradual and difficult defender who chips in on the offensive aspect at key instances. He’s additionally a veteran chief in our dressing room, and we’re excited to have him below contract for an additional three seasons.”
Throughout 11 seasons with Anaheim (2014-22) and Colorado, Manson has tallied 39 objectives, 131 assists and 1,526 hits in 626 video games.
–Area Degree Media
