Avalanche right to pass on popular player this season

Fansided | January 15, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche made a wise choice in foregoing a contract extension for a popular player this past offseason.

Dec 19, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders left wing Jonathan Drouin (29) warms up before a game against the Vancouver Canucks at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche made a bit of a surprising move this past offseason by foregoing a contract extension for winger Jonathan Drouin.

Drouin had been a bit of a castoff by the Montreal Canadiens after failing to live up to the hype that came with his third-overall selection in the 2013 NHL Draft.