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Avalanche Sign Former Bruins First‑Round Pick Fabian Lysell to One-Year Deal

Following a late‑June rights trade from Boston, the short-term contract gives Lysell a fresh organizational path that will likely begin in Colorado's AHL system with opportunities for NHL call-ups.

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Apr 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Bruins right wing Fabian Lysell (23) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Colorado Avalanche announced they signed forward Fabian Lysell to a one-year contract, a move first reported by the team on Monday.
  • Colorado acquired Lysell’s signing rights from the Boston Bruins in a one‑for‑one exchange on June 27 that sent forward Ivan Ivan to Boston.
  • The Avalanche did not disclose financial terms at the time of the announcement, and later reporting described the deal as a one‑year, two‑way contract with an $850,000 NHL cap hit and a minor‑league guarantee.
  • Lysell arrives with a strong AHL track record of 219 regular‑season games, 57 goals and 106 assists for 163 points but just 12 NHL games with Boston in 2024–25 where he recorded one goal and three points.
  • Boston’s forward depth limited Lysell’s NHL chances and the Avalanche view the signing as low‑risk depth; he is expected to start with the Colorado Eagles and could be an inexpensive call‑up option if injuries or performance open a roster spot.