Avalanche sign pair of Bourques to 1-year deals

The Colorado Avalanche have signed Rene Bourque and Gabriel Bourque to one-year contracts, the club announced Monday.

Both players - who aren't related - joined the Avalanche on PTOs in the offseason, and played their way into roster spots.

While the team didn't disclose terms, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports Rene received a one-way contract worth $650,000, while Gabriel's deal is a two-way contract worth $800,000.

Twice a 27-goal scorer, Rene spent last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he recorded eight points in 49 games.

Gabriel, meanwhile, played 22 games for the Nashville Predators in 2015-16, notching four points.