Avalanche sign top defenseman Devon Toews to 7-year, $50 million extension

The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Devon Toews to a 7-year, $50 million contract extension.
Toews has been a top-pair defenseman for the Avalanche and a key part of their core group.
The deal carries a $7.25 million AAV and provides long-term security for Toews, who could have earned more as a free agent.
Toews has great chemistry with Norris winner Cale Makar on Colorado's top defensive pairing.
With Toews signed, the Avalanche now have their core group of forwards and defensemen locked up through at least 2026-27.