Avalanche re-sign Andrighetto to 2-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche have signed restricted free-agent forward Sven Andrighetto to a two-year deal, the team announced Wednesday.

The contract is reportedly worth $2.8 million, according to Mike Chambers of The Denver Post, meaning Andrighetto will carry a $1.4-million cap hit.

Andrighetto was acquired by the Avs from the Montreal Canadiens at the 2017 NHL trade deadline in exchange for Andreas Martinsen.

The Swiss forward was buried on Montreal's depth chart, but excelled when given a chance to shine in Colorado. Playing 17:30 per night, Andrighetto recorded five goals and 16 points in 19 games for the Avalanche.

Barring any major offseason acquisitions, the diminutive 24-year-old forward should be expected to compete for a top-six role with the club in the 2017-18 season.