| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Activated from LTIR | |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Placed on LTIR | |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Placed on IR | |
| Jul 17, 2022 | Colorado Avalanche | Signed 4 years @ $4.000M AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Signed 2 years @ $1.125M AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Oct 10, 2020 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Signed 1 year @ $700K AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Signed to an entry level contract. | 
2025-26 Player Card
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About Player Cards
Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
 - Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
 - Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
 - Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
 - Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
 - All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
 
Data Sources
- Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
 - Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
 - Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
 
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5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | TBL | 30 | 289:34 | 1.66 | 0.62 | 2.28 | 0.89 | 0.77 | 20.00 | 10.69 | 9.31 | 3.70 | 1.85 | 
| 2021-22 | TBL | 79 | 855:03 | 1.40 | 0.77 | 2.18 | 0.98 | 0.43 | 14.71 | 10.23 | 4.48 | 2.87 | 9.77 | 
| 2022-23 | TBL | 81 | 884:49 | 0.68 | 0.75 | 1.42 | 0.93 | -0.25 | 8.26 | 11.30 | -3.04 | 1.69 | 8.43 | 
| 2023-24 | COL | 80 | 926:50 | 0.71 | 1.17 | 1.88 | 0.91 | -0.20 | 9.32 | 11.90 | -2.58 | 3.09 | 5.15 | 
| 2024-25 | COL | 61 | 732:22 | 0.66 | 0.90 | 1.56 | 0.94 | -0.28 | 8.51 | 12.20 | -3.69 | 1.97 | 7.24 | 
| 2025-26 | COL | 13 | 150:09 | 0.40 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 0.95 | -0.55 | 4.35 | 10.38 | -6.03 | 2.63 | 7.89 | 
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | TBL | 30 | 289:34 | 37.09 | 2.90 | 2.25 | 33.98 | 1.86 | 1.99 | 60.87 | 53.03 | -0.18 | -0.15 | -0.15 | 
| 2021-22 | TBL | 79 | 855:03 | 43.93 | 2.67 | 2.78 | 40.21 | 2.39 | 2.42 | 52.78 | 53.43 | 0.16 | -0.04 | 1.93 | 
| 2022-23 | TBL | 81 | 884:49 | 44.28 | 2.03 | 2.62 | 40.96 | 2.58 | 2.49 | 44.12 | 51.27 | -0.19 | -0.10 | -0.73 | 
| 2023-24 | COL | 80 | 926:50 | 48.75 | 2.65 | 3.03 | 42.92 | 2.91 | 2.50 | 47.67 | 54.73 | 0.36 | 0.11 | 2.02 | 
| 2024-25 | COL | 61 | 732:22 | 43.91 | 2.13 | 2.45 | 38.18 | 1.80 | 2.09 | 54.17 | 53.91 | -0.12 | -0.16 | 0.69 | 
| 2025-26 | COL | 13 | 150:09 | 56.74 | 2.00 | 2.84 | 36.76 | 2.40 | 1.90 | 45.45 | 59.96 | -0.25 | -0.23 | 0.67 | 
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% | 
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 | 
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel | 
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition | 
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. | 
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. | 
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. | 
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. | 
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). | 
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. | 
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. | 
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). | 
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. | 
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. | 
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. | 
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. | 
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. | 
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). | 
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). | 
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). | 
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) | 
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) | 
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. | 
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). | 
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. | 
News and Opinions
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Ross Colton and Jack Drury shine as Avalanche extend preseason win streak at Mile High Sticking (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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7 Observations: Golden Knights Stumble in Final Preseason Road Game at Vegas Hockey Now (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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Colton and Drury Find Chemistry in Avs Preseason Win at Colorado Hockey Now (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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Deen’s Daily: Leafs Land Another Bargain Contract; Ross Colton Back At Center? at Colorado Hockey Now (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Where Will Ross Colton Fit In The Avs Lineup? (+) at Colorado Hockey Now (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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Previewing the Colorado Avalanche’s new-look third line of Drury, Colton, and Olofsson at Mile High Sticking (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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Colorado Avalanche Training Camp Day 1: Standouts, Surprises, and Depth on Display at Mile High Hockey (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
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Deen’s Daily: RIP Ken Dryden; Habs Move Carey Price Contract; Ross Colton on the Wing at Colorado Hockey Now (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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Season Preview: Can Ross Colton Thrive as a Full-Time Winger? at Colorado Hockey Now (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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Keys to the Stanley Cup: Colorado Avalanche climb to the peak Part 3 at Mile High Sticking (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Why Ross Colton’s Best is Yet to Come at Mile High Hockey (Mon Aug 4, 2025)
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3 Under-the-Radar Avalanche Storylines to Follow This Season at Colorado Hockey Now (Wed Jul 30, 2025)
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A depth forward free agency primer for the Colorado Avalanche at Mile High Sticking (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
 
Current Contract
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Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 25 | $1,125,000 | $1,125,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2022-23 | 26 | $1,125,000 | $1,125,000 | - | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | 
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 24 | $700,000 | $700,000 | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $100,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $100,000 | 
Entry Level Contract ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 22 | $767,500 | $925,000 | $182,500 | $92,500 | $650,000 | $742,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2019-20 | 23 | $767,500 | $925,000 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $700,000 | $792,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $315,000 | $185,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,535,000 | $140,000 | 
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | 
| 2009-10 | AYHL 13U | Mercer Chiefs 13U AAA | 37 | 31 | 42 | 73 | 34 | |||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | AYHL 14U | Mercer Chiefs 14U AAA | 30 | 19 | 28 | 47 | 26 | |||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | AYHL 15U | Mercer Chiefs 16UA | 19 | 19 | 5 | 24 | 12 | |||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | AYHL 16U | New Jersey Rockets 16U | 22 | 22 | 18 | 40 | 14 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | High-CT | Taft Rhinos | 24 | 25 | 18 | 43 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | USHL | Cedar Rapids | 58 | 18 | 15 | 33 | +14 | 22 | 99 | 1,820.0 | 3 | -4 | 3 | 0.0 | ||||||
| 2015-16 | WJAC-19 | USA U19 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | USHL | Cedar Rapids | 55 | 35 | 31 | 66 | +32 | 79 | 209 | 1,670.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 16 | 630.0 | |||
| 2016-17 | NCAA | Univ. of Vermont | 33 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 22 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | NCAA | Univ. of Vermont | 36 | 16 | 7 | 23 | -11 | 47 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | Syracuse Crunch | 66 | 14 | 17 | 31 | +9 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 2 | |||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Syracuse Crunch | 62 | 11 | 31 | 42 | -2 | 64 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Syracuse Crunch | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +1 | |||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 30 | 9 | 3 | 12 | +3 | 16 | 46 | 19.6 | 10:34 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 6 | +4 | 12 | 32 | 12.5 | 10:14 | 
| 2021-22 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 79 | 22 | 17 | 39 | +4 | 24 | 159 | 13.8 | 12:48 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -2 | 13 | 39 | 12.8 | 13:08 | 
| 2022-23 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 81 | 16 | 16 | 32 | -8 | 50 | 153 | 10.5 | 12:21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12.5 | 13:28 | |
| 2023-24 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 80 | 17 | 23 | 40 | -8 | 61 | 146 | 11.6 | 13:43 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 2 | 14 | 7.1 | 13:01 | 
| 2024-25 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 61 | 16 | 13 | 29 | -1 | 18 | 125 | 12.8 | 14:25 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 7:04 | |||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 11 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 5.0 | 12:17 | ||||||||||
| NHL Career | 342 | 81 | 76 | 157 | -10 | 174 | 649 | 12.5 | 12:59 | 64 | 11 | 12 | 23 | +4 | 31 | 94 | 11.7 | 12:01 | ||
