Pierre-Edouard Bellemare is back with the Colorado Avalanche after a stint with the Seattle Kraken, where he played only 40 games last season. Despite not receiving offers for a guaranteed contract this summer, Bellemare's familiarity with the Avalanche organization's culture and his previous success there give him confidence as he aims to help the team secure another Stanley Cup. His experience and leadership qualities are essential as the Avalanche look to fill the fourth-line center role, particularly in penalty-killing situations. Bellemare is focused on making a significant impact, emphasizing the importance of performing well defensively to support the team's momentum.