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Josh Manson signs two-year contract with Colorado Avalanche after injury-plagued season DENVER (AP) — Josh Manson has signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche after missing nearly half the regular season with injur...

JULY 12 • THESTAR.COM

Josh Manson signs extension with the Avalanche | NHL.com The NHL Tonight crew talks about the contract extension for Josh Manson with the Colorado Avalanche

JULY 11 • NHL.COM

Josh Manson signs 2-year contract with Colorado Avalanche after injury-plagued season

Josh Manson has signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche

JULY 11 • Associated Press

What to make of Josh Manson's extension and the Avalanche blue line | Evan's take The Avalanche's two recent moves showed the immediate direction of the franchise.

JULY 11 • GAZETTE.COM

Avalanche re-sign Josh Manson for two years - DNVR Sports The Colorado Avalanche did some more in-house business with the re-signing of defenseman Josh Manson for two more years.

JULY 11 • THEDNVR.COM

Avalanche sign Manson to two-year contract extension Josh Manson is sticking around.

JULY 10 • GAZETTE.COM

Gets two-year extension Manson signed a two-year, $7.9 million contract extension with the Avalanche on Thursday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. His new deal runs through the 2027-28 campaign.

Impact Manson has one season remaining on his four-year, $18 million contract, so his new agreement won't start right away. He's taking a bit of a cut in pay, but Manson will celebrate his 34th birthday Oct. 7, so the Avalanche are locking him up late into his career. Manson had a goal, 15 points, 28 PIM, 65 shots, 105 hits and 59 blocks in 48 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He has appeared in at least 70 regular-season games in just one of the last six seasons, which is a significant concern, but Manson does offer plenty of grit from the blue line when healthy.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nets shortie in loss Manson scored a shorthanded goal on four shots and added two hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 7.

Impact Manson's goal opened the scoring just before the halfway mark of the game. He contributed three points, 18 shots on net, 24 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over seven playoff contests. Manson missed large chunks of 2024-25 with injuries, amassing 15 points, 65 shots on net, 105 hits and 59 blocked shots over 48 regular-season appearances. He's under contract for next season, so expect the 33-year-old to return to a shutdown role on Colorado's blue line in 2025-26.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen has hat trick as Stars rally past Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 to advance to 2nd round

Mikko Rantanen assisted on Wyatt Johnston’s tiebreaking power-play goal with 3:56 left before completing a third-period hat trick with an empty-netter as the Dallas Stars beat the...

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Puts away empty-netter Manson scored an empty-net goal on three shots and added seven hits in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Impact Manson has been tasked with playing a shutdown role during the postseason, so it's no surprise he hasn't been all that active on offense. He has a goal, an assist, 14 shots on net, 22 hits, nine blocked shots, eight PIM and plus-3 rating over six playoff outings. He's playing in a top-four role, but Manson and Ryan Lindgren are essentially interchangeable in terms of who gets more ice time.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

Nathan MacKinnon received credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player and the Colorado Avalanche staved off eliminati...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Nabs helper in return Manson logged an assist, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Stars in Game 1.

Impact Manson returned from an upper-body injury that cost him the last 15 games of the regular season. He bumped Sam Malinski out of the lineup for this contest, though Malinski, Manson and Erik Johnson figure to be competing for two spots in the lineup throughout the playoffs. Manson was limited to 15 points, 105 hits, 59 blocked shots, 65 shots on net and a minus-6 rating in 48 regular-season appearances due to various injuries.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Saturday Manson (upper body) has been activated off injured reserve Friday, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Manson missed the final 15 games of the season with the injury. He played in only 48 regular-season games this season, scoring once, adding 14 assists with 105 hits and 59 blocked shots.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

The Avalanche Are Gearing Up for a Tough Round One With that said, E. J. Hradek with NHL Network says sources tell him things for the Avalanche will get started on Saturday. It was an optiona...

APRIL 15 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Staying back in Colorado Manson (upper body) will not be in the Avs' two-game road trip, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Friday.

Impact Manson has been out of action since March 14 versus the Flames, a stretch of 13 games on the shelf that will now reach at least 15 before he is cleared to play. With Cale Makar (rest) and Ryan Lindgren (upper body) also not making the trip, the Avs will turn to youngsters Keaton Middleton and either Jack Ahcan or Wyatt Aamodt to fill out the lineup.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sherwood and Joshua help Canucks win 4-1 in Avalanche's last regular-season home game

Kiefer Sherwood and Dakota Joshua had a goal and an assist, Kevin Lankinen stopped 31 shots and the Vancouver Canucks beat Colorado 4-1 as the Avalanche gave their leading scorer N...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Manson (upper body) was put on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Manson, who was already ruled out for Thursday's clash against Vancouver, hasn't played since March 14, so he can be activated at any time. He has a goal, 15 points, 105 hits and 59 blocks in 48 outings in 2024-25. When healthy, Manson's presence might push Erik Johnson out of the lineup.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon will sit against Canucks, may be out for rest of regular season to heal up and rest

Nathan MacKinnon’s 116 points is tied for the league lead with three games to go in the regular season

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Won't play Thursday Manson (upper body) will not be in the lineup against Vancouver on Thursday, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Manson looks doubtful to suit up in the final two games of the season, either against Los Angeles and Anaheim on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, though he hasn't been officially ruled out. While the Avs will be getting Samuel Girard (undisclosed) back, they will now be without Ryan Lindgren (upper body) versus Vancouver, which means that Keaton Middleton should be expected to remain in the lineup.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss 12th straight game Manson (upper body) will not be available for Tuesday's home game versus the Golden Knights, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Manson has missed 11 consecutive games after sustaining an upper-body injury March 14 against the Flames. There hasn't been much word regarding Manson's progression in his recovery, so he shouldn't be counted on to suit up Thursday against Vancouver. Erik Johnson has seen more consistent playing time on the right side of Colorado's third pairing due to Manson's absence.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Still working way back from UBI Manson (upper body) will not travel with Colorado for its upcoming three-game road trip, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Tuesday.

Impact Manson last suited up March 14 and has missed eight consecutive games. Erik Johnson and Keaton Middleton have each received playing time on the third pairing in Manson's stead. Colorado's three-game road trip concludes Saturday, so Manson may not be an option until a home matchup against the Golden Knights on April 8.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE