Avalanche and Artturi Lehkonen continue contract talks as season progresses

As the Colorado Avalanche's season unfolds, Artturi Lehkonen remains a significant player on the roster. Currently in the last season of his five-year contract, Lehkonen has emerged as a top goal-scorer for the team. According to Chris Johnston on TSN, there has been minimal progress in extension discussions. While Lehkonen hopes to stay with the Avalanche, the management is taking its time before making a decision. General manager Joe Sakic indicated that focus on contract negotiations would commence once the season was underway, and no imminent updates have been reported. The impending situation is compounded by the Avalanche's salary cap considerations.

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