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Avalanche Extend Parker Kelly For Four Years — Deal Begins in 2026-27
The Avalanche’s first piece of business on July 1 is a contract extension for one of its forwards already under contract.
Parker Kelly, who the team signed last year in free agency, has signed a four-year contract extension. The 26-year-old has one year remaining on his current deal, which will pay him $825,000 in 2025-26. His new deal carries a $1.7 million AAV, according to multiple reports.
Kelly had a great first year with Colorado, playing both at center and on the wing. He tied his career high in goals (eight), and set new personal bests in both assists (11) and points (19). He’s become a key piece of Colorado’s fourth line and one of the team’s best penalty killers.
Kelly averaged 12:35 per game, also a career high, and had two game-winning goals.
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I was wondering about the AAV, and I’m very pleased with it. There’s a very high probability Parker outplays this contract and is a huge bargain for us the next five years! Smart piece of business.
No issue with this. He’s a solid 4th liner, kills penalties CAN play center. 1 – 2 million is probably the new norm for 4th liners. And he’s still only 26. There’s a chance he gets marginally better.
I love this extension! The AAV and term are team frindly. Kid has a lot of grit to his game and hits like a horse. He’s tough ro play against. Exactly what Avs need in a 4th line W/C. The points are a bonus and he will probably improve in that department.
Like everyone else so far, nothing to not like here; he really grew into his role over the season and will help lock-down that 4th line for years to come at a very reasonable rate
He punched above his weight class