The Colorado Avalanche have officially announced the signing of forward Logan O’Connor to a six-year contract extension, which will feature a cap hit of $2.5 million, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. O’Connor was on track to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
In the previous season, the 28-year-old recorded 13 goals and 25 points over 57 games. However, he underwent season-ending hip surgery in March, which affected his playtime.
General Manager Chris MacFarland expressed enthusiasm about the extension, stating, “We are thrilled to have ‘OC’ under contract for the next seven years. He is a relentless worker and competitor who brings energy and grit to the lineup every night. His speed and skating ability make him a dangerous two-way player, and he is one of our top penalty killers. Logan is also a great teammate and takes pride in being a part of the Denver community.”
O’Connor is entering the last year of a three-year deal with a cap hit of $1.05 million. Last October, he made history by becoming the ninth player in NHL history to score a shorthanded goal in three consecutive games.
A product of the University of Denver, O’Connor has accumulated 35 goals and 82 points across 263 career games, all with the Avalanche. He was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 2022, appearing in 17 playoff games during that successful run. O’Connor initially signed with the Avalanche as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
