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NHL Insider Offers Update on Artturi Lehkonen’s Contract Talks With Avalanche

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By Aarif Deen · Colorado Hockey Now

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:39 AM

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Insider Chris Johnston reports the Avalanche and Artturi Lehkonen are not close to a contract extension.
Lehkonen reportedly wants to remain in Colorado but could price himself out of the market.
General manager Joe Sakic plans to let the season play out further before initiating extension talks.

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NHL insider Chris Johnston reported on TSN that the Colorado Avalanche and forward Artturi Lehkonen are not close to a contract extension. Lehkonen, who is in the final year of a five-year contract, reportedly wants to stay in Colorado but could potentially price himself out of the market if his strong offensive start continues into unrestricted free agency.

Colorado's front office appears content to wait before pursuing contract discussions with the 31-year-old forward. General manager Joe Sakic faces future salary-cap constraints, including Cale Makar's upcoming extension carrying a $20.4 million average annual value.

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NHL Insider Offers Update on Artturi Lehkonen’s Contract Talks With Avalanche

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