Forward Fabian Lysell is getting a fresh opportunity at the NHL level, this time with the Colorado Avalanche after spending the previous season in the minor leagues.
Colorado officially signed Lysell to a one-year contract on Monday, though the financial terms of the deal were not made public.
The Avalanche brought Lysell into the fold on June 27, acquiring him from the Boston Bruins in a trade that sent forward Ivan Ivan to Boston.
At 23 years old, Lysell was originally selected by the Bruins with the 21st overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, making him a first-round selection. He got his first taste of NHL action during the 2024-25 season, recording one goal and two assists over 12 games.
Prior to that, Lysell put together a strong campaign with AHL affiliate Providence in 2025-26, posting 42 points — including 17 goals and 25 assists — across 57 regular-season games. He has also represented Sweden on the international stage, suiting up for his home country at the IIHF World Junior Championships in both 2022 and 2023.
