Avalanche sign D Erik Brannstrom to 1-year deal

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The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Erik Brannstrom to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

Terms were not disclosed, but multiple outlets reported he will earn $900,000 in 2024-25.

Brannstrom, 24, had 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 76 games with the Ottawa Senators in 2023-24.

Over parts of six seasons with the Senators, the Sweden native collected 69 points (seven