Avalanche Re-Sign Defenseman Kyle Cumisky

The Colorado Avalanche announced that they have re-signed defenseman Kyle Cumisky to a new contract. The exact length and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cumisky appeared in six games for the Avalanche last season, scoring no points. He missed 33 games last season with a shoulder injury after being recalled by the team in January. He also played in 28 games for the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL in 2008-09, scoring five goals and 12 assists for 17 points. Not a bad signing for the Avalanche, as Cumisky is a very mobile defenseman and has decent offensive skills on the blueline. Given the team’s depth on defense for next season, it’s likely he will spend most of it in the minors unless injuries begin to mount.