The Colorado Avalanche signed its final restricted free agent remaining Friday, inking forward Jason Polin to a one-year contract.
Polin, 25, was an undrafted free agent from Western Michigan at the end of the 2022-23 season. He had one goal in seven games with the Avalanche in his first full season as a pro, spending most of his year with the Colorado Eagles in the AHL.
He had four goals and 10 points in 42 games for the Eagles. The 6-foot, 198-pound forward is likely to begin next season with the Eagles, but could be an option as an in-season callup again.
Polin joins Casey Mittelstadt and Wyatt Aamodt as RFAs who have signed contracts to return with the Avalanche. Colorado did not extend a qualifying offer to Alex Beaucage or Gianni Fairbrother, which made them unrestricted free agents.
Avs wrap up camp: Colorado’s prospects concluded summer development camp Friday at Family Sports Center. Calum Ritchie, a 2023 first-round pick and the club’s top prospect, was a standout throughout the week.
The other first-round pick in attendance, Oskar Olausson (2021), did not participate in the scrimmage (shoulder). He wore a non-contract jersey when he was on the ice during practices earlier in the week. Avs director of player development Brian Willsie said the club expects Olausson to be full-go for the start of training camp.
Jones finds a new home: Another member of the 2023-24 Avs squad moved on officially Friday. Caleb Jones, the club’s No. 7 defenseman for much of last season, signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Los Angeles Kings. Jones, whose father is Nuggets assistant coach Popeye Jones, had five points in 25 games for the Avs and appeared in three playoff games.
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