Avalanche Signs Extensions with Gavin Brindley and Scott Wedgewood

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Avalanche Signs Extensions with Gavin Brindley and Scott Wedgewood

The Colorado Avalanche have had an eventful week, marked by a five-game winning streak and two significant contract extensions. These moves solidify the team’s roster and enhance their competitive edge moving forward.

Avalanche Sign Extensions with Gavin Brindley and Scott Wedgewood

On November 11, 2023, the Avalanche signed forward Gavin Brindley to a two-year extension valued at $1.75 million. This deal includes an average annual value (AAV) of $875,000. Brindley was previously set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2025-26 season but will now remain with the Avalanche through the 2027-28 season.

Details of Brindley’s Contract

The first year is a two-way contract with an AHL salary of $200,000.
The second year transitions to a one-way contract with a base salary of $900,000, maintaining a cap hit of $875,000.

Brindley had a remarkable performance following the extension, scoring the winning goal in a 6-3 victory against the Buffalo Sabres on November 13, 2023, his second game-winning goal of the season. Throughout 16 games, he has accumulated four goals and seven points.

Brindley’s Journey to the Avalanche

The 21-year-old forward joined the Avalanche from a trade on June 27, which involved sending Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets. This season, Brindley has averaged 9:33 of ice time per game, with an increased role following the injury of teammate Valeri Nichushkin.

Scott Wedgewood’s One-Year Extension

In addition to Brindley’s contract, goaltender Scott Wedgewood also secured a one-year extension on November 13, 2023. This $2.5 million deal positions him as a potential unrestricted free agent after the 2026-27 season.

Wedgewood’s Performance and Impact

Wedgewood has a record of 10-1-2 in 14 appearances this season.
He maintains a goals-against average of 2.26 and a save percentage of .913.
His early-season performance includes a 5-0-2 streak, notable for being the third-longest without a regulation loss in Avalanche history.

This extension provides the Avalanche with a stable goaltending situation heading into the future, particularly as they develop goalie prospect Ilya Nabokov in the AHL next season. Wedgewood, along with MacKenzie Blackwood, offers a strong tandem in the crease for the franchise.

Looking Ahead for the Avalanche

The Avalanche will seek to extend their winning streak to six games on November 16, 2023, when they face the New York Islanders. Currently, they are on a nine-game point streak and have secured points in 17 of their first 18 games this season.