The Colorado Avalanche has extended the contract of Logan O’Connor for another six more years. O’Connor was on pace for a career year last season until a season-ending hip injury hampered him. He has become an invaluable tool for the Avalanche on the third line and on the penalty kill using his forecheck. His contract is worth an average of $2.5 million per year.
LOC'd in for six more years 🔒
We have signed Logan O'Connor to six-year contract extension!#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/SeMEoRPKY0
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 23, 2024
Earning his way
O’Connor played three solid years with the University of Denver Pioneers and won a national championship in 2017. After that, the Avalanche invited him to take part in their development camp that summer. He would impress the team so much that he earned himself a contract with the Avalanche and forgo his fourth season with the Pioneers.
The #GoAvsGo signed Logan O'Connor to 6 year $2.5M Cap Hit extension (in Yr 3/3 $1.05M Cap Hit Deal).
Yr 1 3M
Yr 2 2.25M
Yr 3 3M
Yr 4 2.75M
Yr 5 2.2M
Yr 6 1.8MAll salary. Year 1-5 6 team no trade clause, Yr 6 4 team NTC
Rep'd by @alroy42 @rsghockey https://t.co/eDBiIC9q3H
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) September 23, 2024
The Colorado Eagles were the main team where the gritty forward spent his rookie season. In 64 AHL games, O’Connor tallied 42 points. This would earn him five games of NHL time in his first season as a pro and put him in the conversation for the roster the following year.
The mayor of Denver is here to stay 😎#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/yBR5gnxQ5e
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 23, 2024
The conversation gets real
The sophomore season for O’Connor would lead to 16 games played with the Avalanche in 2019–20. He even would score his first NHL goal, ending the year with two goals. It was in Loveland where he shined once again. In just 40 games with the Eagles, he tallied 25 more points. The 2020–21 season O’Connor became a permanent fixture on the Avalanche and has not looked back since. He has since played 220 games and added 34 points to his career total. Not to mention he won the Stanley Cup in 2022, beating Tampa Bay in six games.
Put pen to paper ✍️#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/jLmQnPxTK2
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 23, 2024
Conclusion
O’Connor has made it obvious that he loves this town by signing his third contract with the team. The fans love him as well. He has become a mainstay on the Avalanche through hard work and determination. The former Pioneer was never drafted onto the team, as coach Jared Bednar said, “you want a spot, you earn it.” Well, O’Connor certainly has done that.