DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche shored up their depth at center Wednesday by bringing back Brock Nelson on a three-year deal. It is worth $22.5 million, a person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not announced.

Brock Nelson signed a three-year contract worth $7.5 million annually with the Colorado Avalanche. How did both sides do?

The Colorado Avalanche traded for forward Brock Nelson before the trade deadline and is now returning him on a three-year extension.