Avalanche sign UFA Rodrigues to one-year deal

The Colorado Avalanche signed free agent forward Evan Rodrigues to a one-year contract on Monday.

The deal will carry a cap hit of $2 million, according to multiple reports.

Rodrigues is coming off a career season, in which he posted 19 goals and 43 points in 82 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He added three goals and five points in seven playoff games.

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“We are excited to add a two-way player with Evan’s versatility to our group,” Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said. “He is coming off his best offensive season and has shown he can play in a variety of roles and help a lineup in many ways.”

The 29-year-old has 53 goals and 129 points in 316 career NHL games with the Buffalo Sabres and Penguins.