The Colorado Avalanche announced on Friday the signing of an intriguing defensive prospect.
The club inked 23-year-old Gustav Stjernberg to a two-year entry-level contract (ELC) worth $955K per season.
We have signed Gustav Stjernberg to a two-year contract beginning in the 2026-27 season.
He will join the Colorado Eagles on an AHL contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. pic.twitter.com/FRbeUNuZD1— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 13, 2026The move is one of those under-the-radar signings that could turn into something out of nothing.
The undrafted Swedish blueliner is coming off his third season in the NCAA with Bowling Green State.