Innala, who was undrafted, spent six seasons in the Liiga (Finland) before joining Frölunda HC in Sweden, where he distinguished himself with strong offensive performances. He notably led the Swedish league with 11 goals and 15 points in 14 playoff games, drawing attention from NHL teams.
This signing bolsters the Avalanche's offensive depth, crucial as key players like Valeri Nichushkin and Gabriel Landeskog face challenges. Following this acquisition, the Avalanche have over $15 million in salary cap space remaining but still need to finalize contracts for Casey Mittelstadt, Jonathan Drouin, and other key players before the start of the upcoming season.
