Jack Drury faces contract uncertainty with Colorado Avalanche
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Jack Drury, a center for the Colorado Avalanche, has not signed a new contract as he enters restricted free agency. Despite a career-high 10 goals this season, the Avalanche face salary cap challenges, with less than $3 million in space for 2026-27. Drury has turned down offers amid rising player salaries and could file for arbitration soon. The Avalanche, having recently acquired Nic Roy, must decide whether to retain Drury or pursue other options before the upcoming NHL entry draft on June 26.
- •Drury scored 10 goals and 27 points this season.
- •The Avalanche currently have less than $3 million in cap space.
- •Drury could file for arbitration in the coming weeks.
- •Recent player contracts are driving up potential salary demands.
- •The Avalanche need to address their defense before the June 26 draft.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking down the future of Jack Drury
"The center is a valuable player but can Colorado no longer afford him?
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