Apr 20, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79) stretches during the warmup against the Toronto Maple Leafs before game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Ross Colton joins the Colorado Avalanche after being acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Avalanche sent the 37th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft to the Tampa Lightning to acquire the RFA rights to Colton, and then proceeded to sign him to a 4-year, $16 million contract. With the departures of players like Alex Newhook and J.