Avalanche's Patrick Wiercioch: Inks one-year deal with Colorado

Wiercioch signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Avalanche on Friday.

Analysis:

Wiercioch drew into 52 games with the Senators last season, notching just five assists with a plus-2 rating over that span. The 25-year-old rearguard will bolster Colorado's depth at defense in 2016-17, but will have minimal fantasy value due to his lack of offensive upside.