Colorado Eagles extend captain Jayson Megna through 2026-27

The AHL All-Star forward has been a key leader for the Eagles over his 615-game pro career.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey player in mid-stride, with the figure broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, red, and silver, conveying the dynamic energy and movement of the sport.The Colorado Eagles' captain Jayson Megna has been a driving force for the team, and his contract extension ensures he will continue to lead the way.Fort Lauderdale Today

The Colorado Eagles have signed forward Jayson Megna, the team's captain, to a one-year contract extension for the 2026-27 season. Megna currently leads the Eagles with a career-high 26 goals and ranks second on the roster with 51 points this season. He was also selected as the Western Conference captain for the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic, where he earned MVP honors.

Why it matters

Megna has been a consistent offensive contributor and locker room leader for the Eagles over his 615-game AHL career. Extending their captain through the 2026-27 season provides stability and continuity for the franchise as they look to build on their recent success.

The details

Megna has skated in 615 career AHL games with Colorado, Providence, Hershey, Utica, Hartford and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recording 185 goals and 224 assists for 409 points. He also has a cumulative plus/minus rating of plus-96, including a plus-23 mark this season. Megna has added 21 goals and 20 assists in 64 Calder Cup Playoff games. The 32-year-old forward has also registered 12 goals and 21 assists in 204 career NHL games with Pittsburgh, the New York Rangers, Vancouver, Colorado, Anaheim and Boston.

  • Megna's current contract was set to expire after the 2025-26 season.
  • The Eagles announced the one-year extension on April 9, 2026.

The players

Jayson Megna

A 32-year-old forward who has been the captain of the Colorado Eagles for the past three seasons.

Colorado Eagles

The AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, based in Loveland, Colorado.

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What they’re saying

“Jayson has been the heart and soul of our team for years, and we're thrilled to have him leading the way for us through the 2026-27 season.”

— Chris Stewart, General Manager, Colorado Eagles

What’s next

Megna will look to lead the Eagles to another deep playoff run as they aim to capture their first Calder Cup championship in franchise history.

The takeaway

The Eagles' decision to extend their captain Jayson Megna demonstrates their commitment to maintaining continuity and stability within the organization as they continue to develop talent and compete for an AHL title.