After months of speculation, the Colorado Avalanche announced Thursday that Francois Beauchemin’s contract would be bought out. The organization was characteristically tight-lipped on the situation, and even Avs insider Adrian Dater didn’t seem to know what would happen.
Early word I hear: Francois Beauchemin will not be bought out. Might change but I doubt it
— Adrian Dater (@adater) June 5, 2017
Mixed signals I’m getting on possible Beauchemin buyout. Not sure which way this goes now
— Adrian Dater (@adater) June 13, 2017
Avs won’t comment on anything regarding Beauchemin
— Adrian Dater (@adater) June 13, 2017
Well, the wait is over, and to the relief of many, it finally happened: Francois Beauchemin has been bought out, giving the organization some much-needed flexibility.