Kiviranta inked a one-year, two-way contract with Colorado on Monday.
In his first season with the Avalanche, Kiviranta played in 56 regular-season contests, recording three goals, six assists and 78 hits. The 28-year-old winger's lack of offensive upside likely factored into the team's decision to only offer him a two-way deal. While Kiviranta should make the Opening Night roster, he is far from a lock as evidenced by his contract, and he's unlikely to see much more than bottom-six minutes when he plays.