Former Abbotsford Canucks forward Tristen Nielsen has signed an NHL contract. The Calder Cup champion inked a two-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche through the 2026-27 season. Nielsen signed this off-season with the AHL's Colorado Eagles after spending his first four seasons as a pro with the Vancouver Canucks organization.

Nielsen, 25, signed an AHL contract with the Eagles on August 1, 2025 and was invited to Avalanche training camp. Since being reassigned to the Eagles, the forward has begun the season by posting seven points (3g/4a) in seven games with the club. He ranks tied for first on the team in points and tied for third in assists.

The New Jersey Devils face the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL game on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

The Colorado Avalanche returned to New England this weekend for the first time since the trade that changed everything.

The Carolina Hurricanes (5-1-0) and Colorado Avalanche (5-0-2) meet Thursday. Puck drop from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Hurricanes vs. Avalanche odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

New Jersey Devils (8-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (5-1-4, in the Central Division) Denver; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT. BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche look

Big news from the Colorado Avalanche today: the team has officially signed forward Tristen Nielsen to a two-year contract through the 2026-27 season.