In recent Colorado Avalanche news, it has been announced that they have signed forward Tomas Tatar to a one-year contract valued at $1.5 million.
Was this a huge overpay for Tatar or is he worth every penny? I will let you decide in the comments below.
At the 2009 NHL entry draft, the Detroit Red Wings selected Tomas Tatar in the second round as the 60th overall pick. Throughout his 12-season career, he has played in 783 games and accumulated 455 points. He has also scored 13 playoff points in 52 games.
Tatar’s new contract does not feature a no-trade clause or signing bonus.
What does the Tomas Tatar contract mean for the Colorado Avalanche?
To get an idea of how Tomas Tatar’s contract impacts the Colorado Avalanche’ projected cap space for the 2023-24 season, check out the updated salary cap information for the team.
The Avalanche currently have $-6,475,000 available cap space for the coming season.
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Tomas Tatar contract breakdown
| SEASON | CAP HIT | S. BONUSES | TOTAL SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $1,500,000 | $0 | $1,500,000 |
| TOTAL | $1,500,000 | $0 | $1,500,000 |
What are NHL fans saying about the Colorado Avalanche signing Tomas Tatar?
Awesome signing by the Avs. He adds depth to our forward core and put up 20 goals last season!
Take care of Tuna. he is a great player and an even better person. He will thrive in Colorado.
Wish he was still with us in New Jersey. We will miss him.
