Avalanche Sign Philippe Dupuis to One-Year Deal

The Colorado Avalanche have announced that they have signed center Philippe Dupuis to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been a free agent on July 1. In four games last season with the Avalanche, Dupuis had one assist. He also appeared in 68 games with Lake Erie of the AHL, scoring 16 goals and 19 assists for 35 points. Really just a depth signing for the Avalanche. Dupuis is not a bad defensive forward, but given the offensive depth and talent currently on the Avalanche roster, he will have to fight for a spot on the team at training camp.