Colorado signed defenseman Josh Manson to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season, the team announced on Thursday. The extension is tacked on top of the final year of his previous four-year contract, as Manson is due to make $4.5 million in 2025-26 as part of that original deal, according to Spotrac.

Since his Avalanche debut on March 15, 2022, Manson has collected 57 points (13g/44a) over 173 regular-season showings. He’s thrown 443 hits with the club to pace the team since then. Additionally, Manson’s 44 assists rank fourth among Colorado defenseman in that span, while the goal and point total rank fifth.

DENVER — Josh Manson has signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche after missing nearly half the regular season with injuries.