Kulak Gets Five-Year, $22.5M Extension From Avalanche

Brett Kulak is staying in Colorado on a deal that reflects his value as a reliable, left-side defenseman in the modern NHL. The five-year, $22.5-million contract works out to $4.5 million annually, a number that positions Kulak as a mid-tier option on the Avalanche's blue line. This extension signals that Colorado views Kulak as part of its long-term defensive foundation, not a short-term patch.