The Avalanche on Tuesday announced they have signed goalie Jonas Johansson to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 season.

It’s a two-way contract worth $750,000 in the NHL and $300,000 in the AHL.

Johansson, 25, could have become an unrestricted free agent July 28. He and Pavel Francouz, who missed all of last season with a lower-body injury that required hip surgery, are signed through next season.

Philipp Grubauer and Devan Dubnyk remain unsigned and will be eligible for unrestricted free agency July 28.

Johansson went 5-1-1 with one shutout, a 2.06 goals-against average and .913 save percentage following his March 20 acquisition from the Buffalo Sabres for a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NHL draft.

He struggled big time with the Sabres, going 0-5-1 with a 3.79 GAA and .884 save percentage before the trade.

Johansson helped the Avalanche clinch the Presidents’ Trophy when he made 21 saves in a 5-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings in the regular-season finale.

His career NHL record is 6-9-3 with a 2.89 GAA and .896 save percentage in 21 games.



Follow @RickS7

Join the Discussion: » 5 Comments » Post New Comment

» One more postseason disappointment

» Bednar cleared to coach tonight; MacKinnon Hart finalist

» Cale Makar a Norris Trophy finalist

» Jost: Do or die Game 5 tonight; Kadri suspension upheld

» Awaiting Kadri appeal decision; Byram possible option for G5