What happened: Colorado finalized the agreement for the 2026-27 season after acquiring the 23-year-old forward from the Boston Bruins on June 27. Lysell appeared in 12 career NHL games with Boston during the 2024-25 campaign, recording one goal and two assists.
Why it matters: The addition bolsters forward depth as the Colorado Avalanche address a barren prospect pipeline with offseason deals. Lysell spent the 2025-26 season with the American Hockey League's Providence Bruins, ranking fifth on the team in both goals and assists. His two-way contract flexibility allows Colorado to evaluate him during training camp while maintaining roster options between the NHL and AHL.
By the numbers: In 57 regular-season games with Providence during the 2025-26 campaign, Lysell registered 42 points on 17 goals and 25 assists. Across his professional career in North America, he has totaled 163 points across 219 AHL regular-season contests after being selected 21st overall by Boston in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft.
What to watch: Lysell will join the Avalanche for training camp as the club prepares for the 2026-27 regular season. Colorado will evaluate his transition to their system as they finalize their forward rotation for opening night.