Joel Kiviranta signs one-year deal with Colorado Avalanche for 2025–26

Joel Kiviranta will play for Colorado Avalanche in the 2025-26 NHL season. He signed a one-year contract. This follows his career-best performance in 2024-25. Kiviranta scored 16 goals and 23 points. He also had a hat trick against Seattle. General Manager Chris MacFarland praised Kiviranta’s development. Kiviranta entered the NHL as an undrafted free agent in 2019.