Kulak’s Deal Is Overrated | Colorado Avalanche News

Brett Kulak’s five-year, $22.5M contract landed him at 8 on The Athletic’s worst NHL deals list — but is it really that bad? Signed after the Olympics to shore up Colorado’s defense, Kulak delivered solid play, even logging shifts with Cale Makar. Critics point to a “sudden decline” in analytics, but his impact was crucial for a team desperate for blue-line depth. While the length and age are concerns, the deal’s value is contextually reasonable — especially as cap trends rise and Kulak’s role stabilizes. With playoff grit and a contract that can be moved, this isn’t among the league’s worst; it’s a pragmatic, if slightly risky, middle-of-the-road deal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ff6c69b4b302535