The Colorado Avalanche continued to add forward depth Friday, announcing the signing of Matthew Phillips to a one-year contract for the upcoming season.
The two-way contract is for $775,000 at the NHL level and $287,500 in the AHL, according to a league source, with the 26-year-old Phillips likely to swing between the Avs and Colorado Eagles.
The 5-foot-8, 160-pound forward spent time with the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins last season, tallying five points (one goal and four assists) over 31 games. All five points came in his 28 games with Washington. He appeared in three games with Pittsburgh after being claimed on waivers Feb.