The Colorado Avalanche have rewarded defenseman Sam Malinski with a four-year contract extension.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed right-shot defenseman Sam Malinski to a contract extension on Tuesday, the team announced. The extension is for an impressive four years, which puts him under contract through the 2029-30 season. He will be 31 by then.
Malinski has impressed the Avalanche and head coach Jared Bednar. Through 50 games, he has just three goals but also 21 assists, which is a career-high for him at the NHL level.