Brent Burns re-signs with the Avalanche on a one-year extension and remains 57 games from the NHL ironman record.
Nurse, Rielly, Byram and Nemec head the 2026 trade-candidate list.
Avalanche must clear salary this summer to keep core UFAs while eyeing Makar deal.
Avalanche offseason rumors focus on potential GM departure and coaching change after Vegas sweep.
The Minnesota Wild's outlook as a 2027 Stanley Cup contender, leveraging playoff momentum, elite defense led by Quinn Hughes, and strategic offseason moves.
Avalanche advance to West Final after dramatic OT win vs Wild; May 14 features crucial Game 5s for Buffalo-Montreal and Vegas-Anaheim series.