Colorado Avalanche
Colorado remains a juggernaut. Nathan MacKinnon led the way with an MVP-caliber 127 points and 53 goals, Martin Necas broke out for 100 points in his first full year in Colorado, and Cale Makar was his usual elite self with 79 points from the blue line. A full season of Nazem Kadri, acquired at the deadline a year ago, plus the addition of Jaden Schwartz deepen the middle and the wing, while the goaltending that once haunted this group was a strength, with Scott Wedgewood posting a .921 save percentage. The Avalanche swept Los Angeles and knocked off Minnesota to reach the Western Conference Final, only to be swept themselves by eventual finalist Vegas, a jarring end for a team that looked like a Cup favorite all year. The window is wide open with this core in its prime. The only question left is whether they can get past Vegas when it matters most.
2025-26 team profile · ranked out of 32
Player stats · 2025-26
Goaltending
Player contracts · 2026-27
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Cap situation · 2026-27
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Cap & contracts FAQ · 2026-27
How much salary cap space do the Colorado Avalanche have in 2026-27?
The Colorado Avalanche have $429K in salary cap space for the 2026-27 season, with $103.57M committed against the $104.0M cap (100% utilization).
Who is the highest-paid player on the Colorado Avalanche?
Nathan MacKinnon is the Colorado Avalanche's highest-paid player with a $12.6M cap hit, signed through 2031.
How many players do the Colorado Avalanche have signed for 2026-27?
The Colorado Avalanche have 22 players signed toward the 23-man active roster (1 open).
Who are the Colorado Avalanche's highest-paid players?
The Colorado Avalanche's top cap hits for 2026-27 are Nathan MacKinnon ($12.6M), Martin Necas ($11.5M), Cale Makar ($9.0M).
Which Colorado Avalanche players are pending restricted free agents?
The Colorado Avalanche have 1 pending restricted free agent: Zakhar Bardakov.
5-year points history
Regular-season points, last five seasons.
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2026 Draft Class
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