Wednesday witnessed the Colorado Avalanche answer their biggest offseason question by re-signing center Brock Nelson to a three-year contract with a source telling ESPN the deal is worth $7.5 million annually.

The former Islanders center agreed to a three-year extension, the Avalanche announced on Wednesday. The deal carries an annual average value of $7.5 million. Newsday reported in March that former president/general manager Lou Lamoriello offered Nelson a three-year, $22.5 million deal as the Islanders’ last, best offer.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche shored up their depth at center Wednesday by bringing back Brock Nelson on a three-year deal. It is worth $22.5 million, a person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not announced.