Is Andrew Cogliano a free agent?

Andrew Cogliano, the 35-year-old forward, could have become an unrestricted free agent.

Andrew Cogliano signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche.

Cogliano had six points (three goals, three assists) in 16 Stanley Cup Playoff games to help the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2001.

Andrew Cogliano was fourth on the team (second among forwards) with 2:07 of shorthanded ice time per game in the postseason, helping Colorado go 17-for-19 (89.5 percent) on the penalty kill during the Cup Final, when it defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games.

Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round (No. 25) of the 2005 NHL Draft, Cogliano has 426 points (174 goals, 252 assists) in 1,140 regular-season games for the Avalanche, Sharks, Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks and Oilers, and 35 points (13 goals, 22assists) in 116 playoff games.

“Andrew was such a big part of our Stanley Cup championship with his leadership and veteran presence,” Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic said.

“He battled back from various injuries throughout the playoffs and played key minutes for us when we needed it the most.” according to Joe Sakic