It's About Time!

Finally the Avs have signed Peter Mueller to a 2 year contract today. Last week they signed Chris Stewart to a 2 year contract as well. Those were the last two major unsigned players that were expected to stick around. Stewart lead the team in goals last year with 28 and was second in total points. Peter Mueller only played in 15 games for the Avalanche before Rob Blake gave him a concussion and ended his season. In those 15 games, Mueller had 20 points (9 goals and 11 assists) though so barring any lingering post-concussion symptoms, the Avs are hoping to see more production from Mueller for the next two seasons.

Even more on the good news front is that one week from tomorrow is the start of training camp (or at least the start that us fans can attend). Just one week until we can watch our boys in burgundy take the ice for the first time as a team since last April (that was forever ago!). Much of the young core of the team is going to be back together with veterans like Milan Hejduk and Adam Foote. With Craig Anderson and Peter Budaj back in nets this year, things are looking good for the Avalanche. The biggest worry they should have is all those rookie players from last season hitting the dreaded sophomore slump.