The wait is over, the Colorado Avalanche have finally made a move deep into the summer. And that is solidifying the return of depth forward Joel Kiviranta on a one-year deal. The #GoAvsGo signed 29 y/o UFA F Joel Kiviranta to a 1 year $1.25M AAV contract 23P in 79GP Rep'd by Mike Rautakallio First on AAV @returnofaj https://t.co/jLLBkkXi3i

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today the team has signed forward Joel Kiviranta to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season.

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.