July 6th 2024.
The Colorado Avalanche wrapped up their offseason signings on Friday by finalizing a one-year contract with forward Jason Polin, their last remaining restricted free agent. Polin, a 25-year-old undrafted free agent from Western Michigan, made his debut with the Avalanche in the 2022-23 season, scoring one goal in seven games. He spent the majority of his time with the team's AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, where he recorded four goals and 10 points in 42 games.
Standing at 6 feet and weighing 198 pounds, Polin is expected to start the upcoming season with the Eagles but could potentially be called up to the Avalanche throughout the year. With this signing, Polin joins Casey Mittelstadt and Wyatt Aamodt as RFAs who will be returning with the Avalanche. However, the team did not extend qualifying offers to Alex Beaucage or Gianni Fairbrother, making them unrestricted free agents.
In other news, the Avalanche's prospects concluded their summer development camp at Family Sports Center on Friday. Calum Ritchie, the team's first-round pick in the 2023 draft and their top prospect, stood out throughout the week. Another first-round pick in attendance, Oskar Olausson, did not participate in the scrimmage but was present for practices earlier in the week. The team's director of player development, Brian Willsie, reassured that Olausson will be ready to go for the start of training camp.
Meanwhile, defenseman Caleb Jones, who played for the Avalanche for most of last season, signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Los Angeles Kings. Jones, who is the son of Nuggets assistant coach Popeye Jones, recorded five points in 25 games with the Avalanche and also appeared in three playoff games. For more Avalanche news, be sure to sign up for the Avalanche Insider and get all the latest NHL analysis.
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