Parker Kelly

Kelly was able to make a little more progress in his first year with the Avalanche in 2024-25, earning 19 points, 99 shots on net, 161 hits and 72 blocked shots over 80 regular-season games. He had spent the previous four years with the Senators, and while a move to Colorado's bottom six could have been troublesome, Kelly was able to make himself a steady presence in the lineup. At 26 years old, he could still find a little more offense, though that will be dependent on ice time -- he averaged a career-high 12:45 per game in 2024-25, but the Avalanche's frequent injuries created opportunities for him. He won't be a factor on the power play, but he's a reliable defensive forward with a physical edge. Read Past Outlooks