Avalanche Player Decides to Part Ways with the Organization

The Colorado Avalanche are forced to see one of their RFAs leave, as Sampo Ranta has decided to leave the NHL.

The 22-year-old is joining MoDo, a team in the Swedish Hockey League.

Ranta was chosen in the third round (78th overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft by Colorado. After three great seasons at the University of Minnesota, Ranta signed his initial contract in 2021 and joined the Colorado Eagles. That same year, he also participated in two playoff games.

Born in Naantali, Finland, Ranta managed to feature in 16 regular season games for the Avalanche during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, yet he failed to register any points. With the Eagles, he scored 43 points, including 22 goals.

The Avs still hold his NHL rights until he becomes a UFA in a couple of years.

We wish him the best of luck in Sweden!

As seen on Blade of Steel - Avalanche RFA forward won't be returning to the organization

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