In breaking news, the Colorado Avalanche have just locked in this top free agent to a 1-year deal. <h2>Avalanche Sign Joel Kiviranta to a 1-Year Deal</h2> The Colorado Avalanche have just signed 27-year-old forward Joel Kiviranta to a one-year deal after he started the year off with the club's AHL affiliate. Kiviranta came to Colorado on a PTO this year after playing last season in Dallas. <q>After entering camp on a PTO and reporting to AHL Colorado, Joel Kiviranta has earned a one-year contract with the #Avs.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1723808222543274184'> </a></blockquote></div> Kiviranta played 70 games last season with the Stars, scoring 8 goals and 9 points. He has played 163 games in the NHL, and while he's only scored 16 goals and 28 points, he could easily improve that given Colorado's immense scoring talent. If the Avalanche can fit him into the lineup and help him continue to develop, he could be a great bottom-6 addition to the club. As seen on <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/news/index.php?no=299120' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Markerzone</a> - BREAKING: Avalanche Sign Top Free Agent Forward to New Deal