Latest announcement shares shocking update on former Avalanche star
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A recent announcement has revealed a surprising update regarding current Seattle Kraken and former Avalanche star defenseman Ryan Lindgren and his brief time in Colorado.
Lindgren signed a four-year, $18 million contract as a free agent with the Kraken on July 1.
Lindgren receives shocking announcement.
Evan Liu from Hockey Mountain High writes that Lindgren is yet another player who had a brief stay with the Avalanche during the 2024-25 season. Colorado marked only the second team he has played for in his professional career.
Prior to his time Colorado, Lindgren spent seven seasons with the New York Rangers. He enjoyed a career-best year in New York, recording two goals and 17 assists over 54 games.
"Lindgren was comfortable on the blue line for the Blueshirts. However, the Rangers had their own problems, faltering in the division and slipping away from the playoff race. He also kept dealing with injury. Lindgren saw one of his blue liners traded to the Anaheim Ducks in Jacob Trouba. He would be one of the next ones to depart New York." -Liu
On March 1, Lindgren was traded to Colorado along with Jimmy Vesey and Hank Kempf. In return, the Avalanche sent Calvin de Haan, Juuso Parssinen, and conditional second, and fourth-round picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, aiming to bolster their blue line with the defensive upgrade.
"Questions were definitely asked when he was first acquired. Nonetheless, when Lindgren joined the Avs, he had high hopes and expectations if he was being utilized correctly. The thought was less playing time would make him more useful as a third pairing." -Liu
Lindgren went on to appear in 18 regular-season games for the Avalanche. Although, he tallied just two goals and one assist, he made his presence felt with physical play, contributing through hits and shot blocks. He also added three assists during the playoff series against the Dallas Stars.
"But he continued following a similar trend to a lot of defenders this season with the Avalanche. He gave away the puck a lot. He had 55 turnovers in New York, and averaged just under one turnover per game with Colorado - 17 total. At the end of the day, he still ended up playing nearly as much as he did nightly with the Rangers. He averaged 19 minutes with the Avs and ultimately didn't live up to the possibility of advancing up the totem pole." -Liu
Lindgren hit free agency this summer, and with Colorado's limited cap space, especially after signing Block Nelson, his return was always a long shot.
We wish him the best in Seattle!
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