Avalanche sign D Toews to seven-year, $50.75M extension
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The Colorado Avalanche signed defenceman Devon Toews to a seven-year contract extension on Friday.
The deal carries an annual cap hit of $7.25 million, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston, for a total value of $50.75 million.
Toews was playing out the last of a four-year, $16.4 million contract and was scheduled for unrestricted free agency next summer.
“Getting a deal done with Devon at the start of the season was a priority for us,” said Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland. “He has emerged as one of the best defensemen in the NHL and is a huge part of the core of this team. He logs heavy minutes in all situations—5-on-5, power play and penalty kill—plays against the opposition’s top lines and is one of the top point-producing defenders in the game as well. And most importantly, he is one of our team leaders both on and off the ice. We’re thrilled to have him in an Avalanche sweater for the next eight years.”
The 29-year-old posted seven goals and 50 points in 80 games last season. He added one goal and nine points in seven playoff games.
“I couldn’t be more excited to remain with the Avalanche and continue to build upon what we’ve accomplished so far,” said Toews. “I’d like to thank the Kroenke family, Joe Sakic, Chris MacFarland and the coaching staff for their trust and belief in me. Denver has become home to my family and we love being a part of this community.
"I’m excited to get this deal done and focus on our goal of bringing the Stanley Cup back to Colorado.”
A fourth-round pick of the New York Islanders in 2014, Toews has 40 goals and 185 points in 316 career games.
Acquired for two second-round picks in 2020, Toews won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.