Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland finds “sweet spot” to keep Jonathan Drouin, raise club’s ceiling amid wild start to NHL free agency
![The Colorado Avalanche made several signings Monday on the first day of free agency, and none were more important to the club's ability to compete for the Stanley Cup in 2025 than finding a way to bring Jonathan Drouin back. The Colorado Avalanche made several signings Monday on the first day of free agency, and none were more important to the club's ability to compete for the Stanley Cup in 2025 than finding a way to bring Jonathan Drouin back.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.denverpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TDP-L-AVS-BLUE-JACKETS_JAC8245.jpg?w=437)
The Colorado Avalanche made several signings Monday on the first day of free agency, and none were more important to the club's ability to compete for the Stanley Cup in 2025 than finding a way to bring Jonathan Drouin back.