Avalanche Land Jaden Schwartz On Multi-Year Deal
Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Jaden Schwartz is signing a three-year contract with Colorado carrying a $3.25 million average annual value.
The move ends Schwartz's run with the Seattle Kraken, where he was an original member and alternate captain since the franchise's inaugural season.
3-years, $3.25M AAV for Jaden Schwartz with Colorado
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2026
Why He Fits Colorado
Schwartz, 34, is a reliable two-way winger and one of the more dependable net-front presences available on the market.
He led the Kraken in goals with 26 during the 2024-25 season, though his most recent campaign was limited to 50 games due to a series of unlucky injuries, including a skate to the face in March.
When healthy, he is a legitimate 20-goal scorer who contributes on both special teams units.
He also brings championship pedigree, having won a Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019, when he scored 20 points across 26 playoff games during that run.
For Colorado, this is a strong value addition at a manageable price.
At $3.25 million per season, Schwartz slots into a middle-six role on a genuine contender, giving the Avalanche veteran depth, playoff experience, and a proven finisher to support their star-driven core.
Schwartz has 233 goals and 553 points across 861 career regular-season games split between the Blues and Kraken, and now brings that experience to a Colorado team firmly in win-now mode.
