Wolanin Back in NHL with Avalanche | Colorado Avalanche News

Christian Wolanin, the defenseman last seen in the NHL in 2022-23, is back in the big leagues on a one-year, $850K deal with the Colorado Avalanche — with a $400K bonus if he makes the roster. Reuniting with former UND coach Dave Hakstol, now an assistant with Colorado, Wolanin bounced between AHL teams last season, scoring 7 goals and 31 points in 53 games for Providence. He also won the Calder Cup with Abbotsford in 2024-25 and had a standout college career at UND, leading NCAA defensemen in scoring as a junior. Drafted by Ottawa, he’s played for multiple NHL teams including Senators, Kings, Sabres, and Canucks, totaling 86 games with 6 goals and 23 points. This marks his 18th former UND player to sign an NHL contract this offseason — proving the program’s enduring talent pipeline. 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/e896632fd503c107