
Colorado Avalanche Ink Young Goaltender Nikita Novosyolov to Two‑Year Deal
The Avalanche have secured the services of 21‑year‑old net‑minder Nikita Novosyolov, adding depth to their goaltending corps for the 2026‑27 season.
Jun 2, 2026
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The Avalanche have secured the services of 21‑year‑old net‑minder Nikita Novosyolov, adding depth to their goaltending corps for the 2026‑27 season.

The Avalanche have added Nikita Novosyolov on a two‑year, entry‑level contract. The Russian prospect posted a .932 save percentage in the VHL and a .924 mark in the playoffs, while sharing the ice with prospect Nikita Ishimnikov. His immediate role and North American plans remain uncertain.

Colorado Avalanche have added Nikita Novosyolov, a Russian net-minder with a .932 save percentage in the VHL, on a two-year entry-level contract.