The Avalanche have signed Semyon Varlamov to a five-year contract extension worth $29.5 million (AAV of $5.9 M a year).Varlamov has posted a 26-9-5 record with a 2.43 GAA, .925 SV% and one shutout in 42 games (39 starts) this season. Varlamov has already tied his career high with 26 wins, equaling his total from his first season with Colorado (2011-12). Varly is tied for third among NHL goaltenders in wins, ranks second in saves (1,199), third in shots faced (1,296), sixth in games (42-tied) and eighth in SV% (.925).