Avalanche consider Jonathan Drouin after St. Louis buyout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:33 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche are exploring the possibility of re-signing veteran forward Jonathan Drouin after he was placed on unconditional waivers by the St. Louis Blues for a contract buyout. Drouin, who had a brief tenure in St. Louis with just nine games played, previously spent two productive seasons in Colorado alongside Nathan MacKinnon. His connection with MacKinnon and familiarity with the Avalanche's system could make a return viable. Following the buyout, Drouin is now an unrestricted free agent, and the Avalanche remain focused on bolstering their roster this offseason.
- •Drouin was bought out by the St. Louis Blues on July 1, 2026.
- •He previously scored 30 goals and 63 assists in 122 games for Colorado.
- •The Avalanche aim to improve their roster during the offseason.
- •Drouin's previous connection with MacKinnon may facilitate a return.
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"A sudden buyout in St. Louis has reignited rumors of a Denver return for the veteran playmaker, potentially reuniting him with Nathan MacKinnon to bolster Colorado's offense.
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