Avalanche Sign Goaltender To Two-Way Deal
Adam Scheel's career trajectory just hit a high note! The Colorado Avalanche have officially signed the 25-year-old goaltender to a two-way contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, a deal carrying a prorated $775,000 annual average value. This move bolsters their goaltending depth, a crucial asset for a team eyeing a deep playoff run.We have signed Adam Scheel to a one-year deal for the 2024-2025 season. pic.twitter.com/YPQN1vAPx5— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 4, 2025 At 25, Adam Scheel's path to the NHL has been a grind. Though he briefly touched the Stars' roster in 2021-22, an NHL debut eluded him. Signed as an undrafted free agent, he battled through the minors, splitting time between the AHL and ECHL, before Dallas released him. Even a standout season with the Chicago Wolves, where he posted a .907 save percentage on a struggling team, couldn't secure him an NHL deal. Continuing his minor league career, Adam Scheel signed an AHL contract with the Avalanche's affiliate for the 2024-25 season.He's splitting his time between the AHL and ECHL, but his AHL performance has been impressive, with a 2.61 GAA and .911 SV%. As part of a three-goalie rotation, he serves as a crucial depth piece for the Avalanche, providing injury insurance down the stretch. Scheel is slated to be an unrestricted free agent in the upcoming offseason.Image - Nick Turchiaro-Imagn ...
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