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Sam Malinski Agrees to a Contract Extension! Who Needs to Step Up in the Upcoming Back to Back?
Colorado Avalanche secure their future blue line with a four-year, $4.75 million AAV contract extension for Sam Malinski, signaling rising trust in the standout defenseman’s role. Is Malinski set to take over as a long-term second-pairing mainstay alongside names like Cale Makar and Devon Toews? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the Avalanche’s bold roster move, debating the impact of the contract’s no-trade clause, what it means for Sam Girard’s future, and how Colorado manages its cap for upcoming UFA negotiations.
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