Colorado Avalanche have made a significant move this offseason by signing center Brock Nelson to a three-year, $22.5 million contract. Nelson, who will provide essential support behind star Nathan MacKinnon, is seen as a stabilizing force for the team as they continue to rebuild following Nazem Kadri's departure. Additionally, depth forward Logan O’Connor is set to miss the start of the next season due to surgery, potentially affecting roster decisions as the team looks to navigate the salary cap.

Despite these challenges, the addition of Nelson presents an exciting opportunity for the Avalanche to enhance their offense, while O’Connor's injury may allow for some salary cap flexibility. With the current salary cap situation, Colorado must carefully consider their roster choices, especially with key players like Cale Makar and Martin Necas on the roster. As they approach the season, the Avalanche are poised to balance new signings with existing player contracts.