Avalanche win TJ Hughes sweepstakes, sign highest-profile college free agent
By Corey Masisak
Published on April 11, 2026.
The Avalanche has signed 24-year-old senior from Michigan, TJ Hughes, for a one-year entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season. Hughes was the highest-profile undrafted free agent in college hockey this season, scoring 22 goals and 57 points in 40 games for the Wolverines. He also received first-team All-American honors.
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