DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche added security to the team's blue line by extending Devon Toews contract by seven years.
Toews, 29, is under contract with the Avalanche until the 2030-31 season, according to the club. The Avalanche announced the contract extension Friday.
Colorado acquired Toews in a 2020 trade with the New York Islanders sending New York a second round pick in the 2021 draft.
In the three seasons Toews has been with Colorado, the defeseman has scored 139 regular season points (29 goals and 110 assists) and 30 points in the playoffs.
“I couldn’t be more excited to remain with the Avalanche and continue to build upon what we’ve accomplished so far,” Toews said. “I’d like to thank the Kroenke family, Joe Sakic, Chris MacFarland and the coaching staff for their trust and belief in me. Denver has become home to my family and we love being a part of this community. I’m excited to get this deal done and focus on our goal of bringing the Stanley Cup back to Colorado.”
Last season, Toews finished second among Avalanche defesemen in socring, with 7 goals and 43 assists for a total of 50 points. In seven games during the Stanley Cup Playoffs Toews lead the Avalanche with eight assists and finished second in points with nine.
“Getting a deal done with Devon at the start of the season was a priority for us,” said Avalanche General Manager Chris MacFarland. “He has emerged as one of the best defensemen in the NHL and is a huge part of the core of this team. He logs heavy minutes in all situations—5-on-5, power play and penalty kill—plays against the opposition’s top lines and is one of the top point-producing defenders in the game as well. And most importantly, he is one of our team leaders both on and off the ice. We’re thrilled to have him in an Avalanche sweater for the next eight years.”
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