The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Josh Manson to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
The new deal carries an average annual value of $3.95 million, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
Manson’s current contract expires in 2026 with a $4.5-million cap hit.
The 33-year-old recorded 15 points in 48 games with Colorado last season. The 6-foot-3 right-shot defenseman built his reputation on physicality and defensive play rather than offense.
Colorado acquired Manson in a 2022 trade with Anaheim following his eight-year run with the Ducks.
He helped the Avalanche capture the Stanley Cup in 2022.
Manson might see reduced ice time from his 18:02 average last season. The Avalanche strengthened the right side of their blue line by adding Brent Burns in free agency.
Manson has tallied 170 points in 626 games across an 11-year NHL career split between the Ducks and Avalanche.
