Avalanche 2023-2024 Season Preview

Roster Updates, Key Additions, and Schedule Outlook

Roster Additions and Departures

The Colorado Avalanche have made several key roster moves this offseason, including the signing of free agent center Ryan Johansen and the trade acquisition of defenseman Bowen Byram. The Avs also lost some key players, including forward Nazem Kadri and defenseman Erik Johnson.

Key Additions

Ryan Johansen is a 29-year-old center who has played for the Nashville Predators and Columbus Blue Jackets. He is a skilled offensive player who can contribute both as a scorer and a playmaker. Bowen Byram is a 21-year-old defenseman who was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks. He is a talented young player who has the potential to be a top-pair defenseman.

Key Departures

Nazem Kadri was a key part of the Avalanche's success last season, scoring 28 goals and adding 56 assists. He signed a contract with the Calgary Flames this offseason. Erik Johnson was a long-time member of the Avalanche, playing for the team for 11 seasons. He signed a contract with the Seattle Kraken this offseason.

2023-2024 Regular Season Schedule

The Avalanche will open their 2023-2024 regular season on October 12th at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. They will play their first road game on October 14th against the Minnesota Wild. The Avs will play a total of 82 games during the regular season, including 41 home games and 41 road games.

Outlook for the 2023-2024 Season

The Avalanche are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2022-2023 season in which they were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs. They have made some key roster additions this offseason, and they are confident that they can compete for the Stanley Cup this season.