Avalanche sign Craig Anderson to 2-Year, $3.6 Million Contract

The Avalanche have taken yet another step to try and answer their troubles in net.  Craig Anderson, one of the best back-up goaltenders in 2008-09, has accepted a 2-year, $3.6 million deal. 

The Avalanche teetered between Andrew Raycroft and Peter Budaj last year, and it did not seem to work the way that the team had hoped.  The Avalanche finished 32-45-5, placing them last in the Western Conference. 

Anderson was back-up to Tomas Vokoun in Florida last season, posting an impressive 15-7-5 record with a .920 save percentage.  Anderson is quick side to side and has a great glove hand.

With Raycroft going seperate ways from Colorado, Anderson is a strong pick-up.  He is yet to be a true NHL starter, but this seems like the right decision for Colorado for the time being.