2021-2022 Season: 56-19-7, 119 points, 1st in Central
Key Returning Players:
Nathan MacKinnon just signed an eight year, $100.8 million contract. He’s worth it - he’ll be supported by captain Gabriel Landeskog and a bulk of the Stanley Cup champion team. Cale Makar and Devon Toews will still be dangerous for opponents to handle.
Key Losses:
UFAs Nazem Kadri (Calgary Flames, 7 year, $49 million total) and Darcy Kuemper (Washington Capitals, 5 years, $26.25 million total) sought big paydays and got them. Colorado may’ve been hampered a bit by the salary cap, but neither Kadri nor Kuemper’s agents seemed to have a problem with it.